Vitamin B6 ester
PYRIDOXINE DIOCTENOATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Pyridoxine dioctenoate is a fatty acid ester of vitamin B6 used as a skin conditioning agent. The ester form improves stability and lipophilic delivery in formulations compared with free pyridoxine.
Function
Skin benefits
- Vitamin B6 ester providing skin conditioning
- Improved lipophilicity for better penetration than free pyridoxine
- May support skin barrier and sebum regulation
- Stable form of vitamin B6 in formulations
Known concerns
- Limited public cosmetic safety dossier
- Potential for mild irritation in some users
- Limited evidence for claimed conditioning benefits
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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