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Skin Conditioning

TETRAHYDROPYRANYLOXY PHENOL

CAS 53936-56-4 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Deoxyarbutin: a skin-lightening agent banned in the EU since 2021 because it releases hydroquinone in skin. Should not appear in any compliant cosmetic sold in the EU.

Function

BLEACHING

Skin benefits

  • Historically marketed as skin-lightening agent

Known concerns

  • Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II since July 2021 (Reg. 2021/1099)
  • Releases hydroquinone in skin, which is itself Annex II banned
  • SCCS concluded use up to 3% in face cream cannot be considered safe
  • Hydroquinone is genotoxic and a suspected carcinogen
  • Not safe at any cosmetic concentration

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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