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Antioxidant

URIC ACID

CAS 69-93-2 Updated
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A natural purine end-product found in skin and sweat, acting as a buffer and endogenous antioxidant. Safe and well-tolerated at cosmetic levels, with extensive biological data behind it.

Function

BUFFERINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant support
  • Skin-friendly pH buffering
  • Compatible with skin's own chemistry

Known concerns

  • Low aqueous solubility
  • Source-purity dependent

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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