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Antioxidant

UROLITHIN A

CAS 1143-70-0
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A gut-microbiome metabolite of pomegranate ellagitannins. Used topically for antioxidant and mitophagy-related anti-aging effects. Generally well-tolerated with growing safety data.

Skin benefits

  • Mitochondrial-supportive antioxidant
  • Anti-inflammatory in skin models
  • Anti-aging signaling effects

Known concerns

  • Newer ingredient with limited topical history
  • Possible variability in purity by source

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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