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Antioxidant

METHYLSELENO CARBOXYETHYLGLUTAMINE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A synthetic selenium-containing amino acid analog promoted as an antioxidant. Selenium has a narrow safe-dose range, so even at micro-percent levels caution is warranted.

Function

ANTI-SEBORRHEICANTIMICROBIALANTIOXIDANTHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Selenoamino-acid analog — antioxidant claims
  • Selenium nutritionally essential at trace doses
  • Used at sub-percent levels

Known concerns

  • Selenium has narrow safety window — toxic at higher doses
  • Selenium-organic species can vary in bioavailability
  • No CIR/SCCS dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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