Aloesin
INCI: ALOESIN
CAS 30861-27-9
4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 8-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-7-hydroxy-5-methyl-2-(2-oxopropyl)-
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 8-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-7-hydroxy-5-methyl-2-(2-oxopropyl)-
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning; UV-absorbing/skin-lightening properties (tyrosinase inhibitor)
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Verdict
Lightening agent requiring careful concentration control; ensure no hydroquinone contamination from aloe processing, similar to arbutin concerns.
US Note
Permitted — no FDA restriction as cosmetic ingredient; not reviewed by CIR as standalone
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