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PHEOPHORBIDE A AMIDO PEG-45 AMIDO DISTEAROYL GLYCEROPHOSPHOETHANE

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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

EU CosIng database

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

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