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PYRIDOXINE DICAPRYLATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Pyridoxine Dicaprylate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Pyridoxine dicaprylate is a diester of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) with caprylic acid, functioning as a skin conditioning agent. It appears on the EU CosIng database with no restrictions noted. Vitamin B6 derivatives are well-studied and regarded as safe for topical cosmetic use. The ingredient is used in anti-aging and skin-soothing formulations, and the CIR has assessed similar vitamin B6 esters as safe for use in cosmetics at current exposure levels.
Skin benefits
- Conditions and smooths skin texture
- Antioxidant properties help protect against environmental stress
- May support skin barrier function
Known concerns
- May cause mild irritation in very sensitive individuals at high concentrations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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