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Vitamin B6 salicylate ester

PYRIDOXINE SALICYLATE

55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

Pyridoxine salicylate is a hybrid ester pairing vitamin B6 with salicylic acid. It is rare in modern cosmetics and lacks formal safety review despite plausible mild keratolytic effects.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Combines vitamin B6 backbone with salicylic acid ester
  • Theoretical mild keratolytic and antioxidant action

Known concerns

  • Salicylate moiety contraindicated in pregnancy and aspirin-sensitive users
  • No SCCS or CIR opinion on this specific ester
  • Stability and hydrolysis behaviour on skin not well characterised
  • Limited published efficacy data

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, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.