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Antioxidant

NICOTINAMIDE ADENINE DINUCLEOTIDE

CAS 53-84-9 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

NAD, a fundamental cellular coenzyme, used at very low % in skincare for antioxidant and energy claims. Native to human biology with no GHS hazards; main caveat is formulation stability.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Coenzyme essential to cell energy
  • Antioxidant support
  • Skin conditioning at trace levels

Known concerns

  • Stability in formula is challenging
  • Limited cosmetic-specific efficacy data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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