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Antioxidant

SELENIUM ASPARTATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A selenium amino-acid chelate marketed for antioxidant trace-mineral skincare. Selenium is essential but has a narrow safety margin, so cosmetic use should be at very low levels.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Provides bioavailable selenium for antioxidant claims
  • Amino-acid chelate, generally better tolerated than inorganic selenium
  • Trace mineral support claims

Known concerns

  • Selenium has a narrow safe window — overdose causes selenosis
  • No SCCS opinion for cosmetic topical use
  • Skin penetration of selenium chelates is poorly characterised

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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