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Antioxidant

THIOTAURINE

CAS 2937-54-4 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Sulfur analog of taurine — a small amino-acid-like molecule with antioxidant potential. Used in niche cosmetics; toxicology and efficacy data are limited, hence cautious-yellow.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant
  • Skin conditioning
  • Soothing

Known concerns

  • Limited public cosmetic data
  • Sparse toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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