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Skin Conditioning

POLYBETA-ALANINE

CAS 68440-02-8
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A synthetic polymer of beta-alanine — used as a film-forming skin conditioner. The amino-acid backbone is biocompatible, but cosmetic-specific toxicology and efficacy data remain thin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning film
  • Possible humectant action
  • Synthetic peptide backbone

Known concerns

  • Limited toxicology and clinical data
  • Synthesis residues uncertain
  • Performance claims not strongly evidenced

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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