Skin Conditioning
RETINYL HYDROXYPENTANOATYL SHIKIMATE
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 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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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