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Emollient

MUCOR CIRCINELLOIDES GLYCERIDES

Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Triglycerides from the fungus Mucor circinelloides — a single-cell oil providing skin-mimetic fatty acids including GLA. Behaves like a refined plant oil; data sparsity keeps it in upper yellow.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight emollient with skin-mimetic fatty acids
  • Source of GLA and other unsaturated chains
  • Sustainable single-cell oil alternative

Known concerns

  • Limited long-term cosmetic safety dossier
  • Source organism in food-spoilage contexts requires purification
  • Allergen profile not fully mapped

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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