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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
In vitro and in vivo studies show favorable safety profile; also exhibits anti-inflammatory properties against UV-induced stimuli. As a relatively newer active, long-term safety data may be limited compared to established lightening agents.. Lipo-amino acid that competitively antagonizes alpha-MSH at the MC1R receptor, blocking downstream activation of tyrosinase, TRP1, TRP2/DCT, MITF, and POMC, thereby inhibiting melanin synthesis. Claimed to be more effective than kojic acid, arbutin, and h...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Undecenoyl Leucinate safe in cosmetics?
In vitro and in vivo studies show favorable safety profile; also exhibits anti-inflammatory properties against UV-induced stimuli. As a relatively newer active, long-term safety data may be limited compared to established lightening agents.. Lipo-amino acid that competitively antagonizes alpha-MSH at the MC1R receptor, blocking downstream activation of tyrosinase, TRP1, TRP2/DCT, MITF, and POMC, thereby inhibiting melanin synthesis. Claimed to be more effective than kojic acid, arbutin, and h... The EU classifies Methyl Undecenoyl Leucinate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Undecenoyl Leucinate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Undecenoyl Leucinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Undecenoyl Leucinate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Undecenoyl Leucinate functions as: Skin lightening / whitening agent (melanogenesis inhibitor via MC1R receptor antagonism). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1246371-29-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Undecenoyl Leucinate?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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