Teprenone
INCI: TEPRENONE (GERANYLGERANONE / GGA); TYPICALLY SUPPLIED AS CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE \& TEPRENONE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Primarily a pharmaceutical gastroprotective agent (oral use); cosmetic use at very low concentrations; ensure purity ≥95% GC
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Teprenone safe in cosmetics?
Primarily a pharmaceutical gastroprotective agent (oral use); cosmetic use at very low concentrations; ensure purity ≥95% GC The EU classifies Teprenone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Teprenone allowed in the EU?
Teprenone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Teprenone do in cosmetics?
Teprenone functions as: Skin Conditioning; anti-aging (telomere protection, cellular senescence reduction). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6809-52-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Teprenone?
adequate 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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