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Antioxidant

SILYBIN

CAS 22888-70-6 Updated
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

The active flavonolignan from milk thistle, used as a topical antioxidant. PubChem flags reproductive-toxicity suspicion at high doses, so cosmetic levels stay low.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Strong antioxidant
  • Soothing
  • UV-stress support

Known concerns

  • Reproductive-toxicity suspicion (H361)
  • Organ-toxicity flag (H373)
  • Low topical bioavailability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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