Is Retinyl Glycolyl Shikimate safe in cosmetics?
Retinyl Glycolyl Shikimate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Retinyl Glycolyl Shikimate
INCI: RETINYL GLYCOLYL SHIKIMATE [^1_3]
Retinyl Glycolyl Shikimate (CAS Not assigned (no CAS found in any database) [^1_3][^1_4]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Skin Conditioning [^1_4][^1_5]. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned (no CAS found in any database) [^1_3][^1_4]
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Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning [^1_4][^1_5]
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA monograph; permitted for cosmetic use under general retinyl ester category [^1_4]
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Retinyl Glycolyl Shikimate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Retinyl Glycolyl Shikimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Retinyl Glycolyl Shikimate allowed in the EU?
Retinyl Glycolyl Shikimate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Retinyl Glycolyl Shikimate do in cosmetics?
Retinyl Glycolyl Shikimate functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning [^1_4][^1_5]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (no CAS found in any database) [^1_3][^1_4].
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