Antioxidant
PYRROLOQUINOLINE QUINONE ALLYL ESTER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An ester of pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) used as an antioxidant. Quinone class is reactive; cosmetic-specific safety data is thin, so it sits in the cautious yellow band.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant activity (PQQ derivative)
- Mitochondrial support claims
- Skin conditioning
Known concerns
- Sparse cosmetic safety data
- Quinone-class oxidative reactivity
- No CIR/SCCS dossier yet
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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