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TOCOPHERYLPHOSPHOCHOLINE

88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Tocopherylphosphocholine is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Tocopherylphosphocholine is a phosphatidylcholine conjugate of alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E), combining the well-established antioxidant benefits of vitamin E with the superior skin penetration and cell membrane affinity of phospholipids. Alpha-tocopherol is listed in EU Annex IV as an approved cosmetic ingredient, and the phosphocholine conjugate is expected to follow a similar favourable regulatory trajectory, pending specific evaluation.

Skin benefits

  • Potent antioxidant — vitamin E activity
  • Enhanced skin penetration via phospholipid carrier
  • Anti-aging and anti-inflammatory
  • Supports skin barrier function

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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