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Skin Conditioning

RNA

CAS 63231-63-0
90

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

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

Ribonucleic acid — a naturally occurring biopolymer found in every living cell, used as a humectant and skin conditioner. Highly biocompatible, hydrolyzing on skin to harmless nucleotides.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Naturally occurring nucleic acid polymer
  • Hydrolyzes to safe nucleotide components
  • Skin conditioning and film-forming
  • Excellent biocompatibility

Known concerns

  • Functional cosmetic benefit beyond moisturization is overstated

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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