Conditioning Agent
VALPROIC ACID
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A pharmaceutical active with serious reproductive and organ-toxicity baggage. That is miles away from what you want in a comfortably low-risk cosmetic ingredient.
Valproic Acid is a branched-chain fatty acid best known as a drug substance rather than as a routine cosmetic ingredient. The batch data flags major GHS concerns including reproductive toxicity, possible harm to breast-fed children, skin and eye irritation, and target-organ toxicity with repeated exposure. Even if cosmetic exposure would usually be lower than oral drug exposure, the underlying toxicology profile is too serious for a good score.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin conditioning
Known concerns
- Reproductive toxicity concern
- May cause harm to breast-fed children
- Target-organ toxicity concern
- Skin and eye irritation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.