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Antioxidant

MYCOSPORINE-LIKE AMINO ACIDS

85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

Natural UV-absorbing amino acids from microbial/algal sources used as antioxidant skin-protectants. Not a registered EU sunscreen filter, so used as a supportive ingredient rather than primary UV protection.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Natural UV-absorbing chromophores
  • Antioxidant character
  • Conditions and protects skin

Known concerns

  • Not a registered EU UV filter — efficacy claims must avoid sunscreen claims
  • Limited large-scale safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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