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Antioxidant

SODIUM PYRUVATE

CAS 113-24-6 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Sodium pyruvate — the salt of a natural metabolic acid. Used as an antioxidant and gentle conditioner; the same molecule lives inside every human cell.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Endogenous metabolic intermediate — well tolerated
  • Antioxidant and ROS scavenger
  • Mild exfoliating action at higher pH
  • Used in cell-culture and biocompatible formulas

Known concerns

  • Mildly acidic in solution
  • Limited cosmetic-specific clinical data
  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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