Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
INCI: UNDECYLENOYL PHENYLALANINE
CAS 175357-18-3
L-Phenylalanine, N-(1-Oxo-10-Undecenyl)-
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose
Function
Alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) antagonist at MC1R receptor; inhibits melanin production upstream of tyrosinase by blocking MC1R stimulation and downstream cAMP-mediated MITF activation
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details
Description
L-Phenylalanine, N-(1-Oxo-10-Undecenyl)-
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