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Antioxidant

MYCOSPORINE GLYCINE

CAS 65318-21-0 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A natural UV-absorbing amino-acid derivative from algae and cyanobacteria. Quenches reactive oxygen, calms UV inflammation, and shows strong antioxidant activity at low doses.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALANTIOXIDANTHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTINGLIGHT STABILIZER

Skin benefits

  • UV-A/B-absorbing antioxidant
  • Singlet-oxygen quencher — strong ROS protection
  • Anti-inflammatory in UV-stressed skin

Known concerns

  • Newer ingredient — long-term cosmetic data still building
  • Sourcing from microalgae varies in purity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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