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Skin Conditioning

PETROSELINIC ACID

CAS 593-39-5 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A C18:1 fatty acid with the double bond in an unusual omega-12 position, characteristic of coriander and parsley seed oils. Used for sebum balancing and skin conditioning, with a low-irritation profile typical of plant fatty acids.

Function

ANTI-SEBORRHEICANTIMICROBIALSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN PROTECTINGSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUSSKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning
  • Sebum-balancing
  • Mild antimicrobial

Known concerns

  • Limited cosmetic-specific data
  • Oxidation potential
  • Source variability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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