Organoselenium amino acid derivative
METHYLSELENO CARBOXYPROPYLGLUTAMINE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Synthetic organoselenium amino acid derivative used at low levels for antioxidant and glutathione-supporting claims. Aims to deliver selenium in a more skin-compatible form within serums and treatment products targeting environmental stress.
Skin benefits
- Organic selenium-amino acid hybrid marketed for antioxidant support
- Targeted glutathione-pathway claims
- Designed to deliver selenium in a more skin-compatible form
- Trace use levels in serums
Known concerns
- Selenium has a narrow safe topical range and is regulated in cosmetics
- Limited human safety data on this specific molecule
- Possible systemic selenium exposure with chronic use
- Stability and impurity profile depend on supplier
- No clear SCCS opinion identified
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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