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Skin Conditioning

XYMENYNIC ACID

CAS 557-58-4
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An acetylenic fatty acid from sandalwood seed oil. Used in cosmetics for soothing, anti-redness effects. Few safety flags but a niche ingredient.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Anti-inflammatory acetylenic fatty acid
  • Skin soothing
  • Used in anti-redness products

Known concerns

  • Limited public toxicology dossier
  • Acetylenic bond may oxidise
  • Niche ingredient

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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