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Skin Conditioning

OXODEOXY GUANOSINE

CAS 79581-52-5 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

8-oxo-deoxyguanosine — a nucleoside used in cosmetics for DNA-related claims. PubChem shows no GHS hazards, but cosmetic-specific evidence is thin.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Nucleoside analogue used at trace levels
  • Marketed for DNA-protection signaling
  • No GHS hazards reported

Known concerns

  • Used as an oxidative-damage biomarker, not classically as cosmetic active
  • Sparse independent cosmetic safety data
  • Efficacy claims thinly supported

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.