Skin Conditioning
PHLOROGLUCINOL TRIMETHYL ETHER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A fully methylated phloroglucinol — used in niche specialty applications. Public safety data on cosmetic use is limited, so it is held at orange pending clearer toxicology evidence.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin conditioning effect
- Used as a niche specialty active
- Stable in standard formulations
Known concerns
- Limited cosmetic safety dossier
- Possible skin irritation at high %
- Dimethoxy/trimethoxy phenols vary in toxicology
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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