Is Alguronic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Alguronic Acid has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Alguronic Acid
INCI: ALGURONIC ACID
Alguronic Acid (CAS None) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anti-aging, Skin Conditioning, Skin Health Improvement. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 67%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Anti-aging, Skin Conditioning, Skin Health Improvement
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
67%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Branded ingredient (Algenist); permitted but INCI standardization limited; verify current INCI with supplier
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Alguronic Acid.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Alguronic Acid — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
bioreactor_cultivated
proprietary_inci_verify
no_wild_harvest_contamination
branded_ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alguronic Acid allowed in the EU?
Alguronic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 67%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Alguronic Acid do in cosmetics?
Alguronic Acid functions as: Anti-aging, Skin Conditioning, Skin Health Improvement. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None.
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