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MEVALONOLACTONE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Mevalonolactone is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Mevalonolactone is a naturally occurring gamma-lactone derived from mevalonic acid in the cholesterol biosynthesis pathway. It is found in several plant species and is used as a fragrance ingredient and solvent in cosmetic formulations. The ingredient is listed on the EU CosIng database with no restrictions, and FEMA GRAS status supports its safety profile. The CIR has assessed structurally related lactones as safe for cosmetic use, and no genotoxicity, sensitisation, or organ toxicity concerns have been identified.
Skin benefits
- Used as a fragrance and flavouring component
- Functions as a solvent in cosmetic formulations
Known concerns
- May cause mild eye irritation at very high concentrations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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