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Antioxidant

SENKYUNOLIDE A

CAS 63038-10-8
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A phthalide compound from Ligusticum (Chuanxiong) traditional Chinese herb — studied for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. Limited cosmetic safety data; the phthalide class has photosensitivity concerns.

Skin benefits

  • Documented anti-inflammatory in research
  • Antioxidant phthalide
  • Traditional Chinese medicine ingredient (Chuanxiong)

Known concerns

  • Phthalide class includes photosensitizers
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety data
  • Potential drug interactions if absorbed
  • Not well-characterized for topical use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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