Skin Conditioning
PNA-18 CARBOXYETHYL FLUORENE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A synthetic peptide-nucleic-acid conjugated with a fluorene group. Same family as PNA-13; limited cosmetic safety review keeps it in cautious orange.
Function
Skin benefits
- Synthetic fluorene-tagged peptide nucleic-acid
- Biotech novelty
- Targeted skin claim
Known concerns
- Fluorene-class chemistry concerns
- No CIR or SCCS review
- Bioactivity poorly characterized
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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