Skin Conditioning
PHEOPHORBIDE A AMIDO PEG-45 AMIDO DISTEAROYL GLYCEROPHOSPHOETHANE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A chlorophyll-derived photosensitizer (pheophorbide A) coupled to a PEG-45 phospholipid carrier. Pheophorbide A is well known to cause phototoxic reactions, so this is a niche, non-standard ingredient.
Skin benefits
- Designed as a delivery system for photoactive cosmetic actives
Known concerns
- Pheophorbide A is a strong photosensitizer — risk of phototoxic reactions
- PEG-45 can carry residual 1,4-dioxane
- Complex molecule with limited cosmetic safety data
- Not appropriate for general sun-exposed use
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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