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Skin Conditioning

SODIUM UROCANATE

CAS 6159-49-5 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

The sodium salt of urocanic acid, a natural skin-derived UV chromophore and component of the skin barrier's natural moisturizing factor. Well tolerated with mild UV-absorbing benefit, but not a true sunscreen actor.

Function

UV ABSORBER

Skin benefits

  • Mild photoprotective absorption
  • Supports skin pH and barrier
  • Endogenous-style moisturizing factor

Known concerns

  • Cis-isomer linked to immunomodulation in research
  • Not a regulated sunscreen filter
  • Limited recent cosmetic studies

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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