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Antioxidant

TETRAHYDRODIFERULOYLMETHANE

CAS 36062-04-1
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A colorless form of curcumin (from turmeric) used as an antioxidant and brightener. Well tolerated with no GHS hazard classification reported by suppliers.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Strong antioxidant from curcumin
  • More stable and colorless versus parent curcumin
  • Brightening and anti-inflammatory effects

Known concerns

  • Limited long-term cosmetic safety data
  • Potential allergen in trace turmeric residues
  • Costly so often used at very low levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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