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Skin Conditioning

RETINYL HYDROXYPENTANOATYL SHIKIMATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An ester retinoid combining retinol with shikimic acid via a hydroxypentanoate linker. Designed for slow retinol release with less irritation; pregnancy caution still applies.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Cell turnover
  • Anti-aging
  • Less irritation than retinol
  • Antioxidant ester moiety

Known concerns

  • Retinoid pregnancy caution
  • Sun sensitivity
  • Limited published safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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