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Skin Conditioning

TERREIN

CAS 582-46-7
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Safety score Β· 0–100

Moderate

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

Terrein β€” an Aspergillus-derived fungal metabolite explored as a tyrosinase inhibitor for hyperpigmentation. Promising but lacks formal cosmetic safety review.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Fungal metabolite β€” investigated for skin-whitening (tyrosinase inhibition)
  • Anti-inflammatory in vitro

Known concerns

  • No SCCS/CIR cosmetic safety opinion
  • Bioactive fungal metabolite β€” limited safety data
  • Possible cytotoxicity at higher %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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