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Skin Conditioning

PORPHOBILINOGEN LACTAM

CAS 3468-98-2 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A pyrrole lactam structurally related to porphobilinogen, a natural precursor of heme. Cosmetic safety data is essentially absent, so the score sits in Moderate as a precautionary default for under-evaluated novel actives.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Pyrrole-based small molecule with potential signalling properties
  • Heme-precursor analogue investigated for skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Extremely sparse cosmetic safety data — essentially research-grade in cosmetics
  • Pyrrole compounds can be photoreactive
  • Stability and purity profiles in cosmetic-grade material are poorly documented

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.