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Skin Conditioning

1-METHYLHYDANTOIN-2-IMIDE

CAS 60-27-5
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Better known as creatinine — a small molecule the body makes naturally. Used as a gentle skin conditioner; no GHS hazards and decades of human metabolic data support safety.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning humectant
  • Endogenous human metabolite, very low toxicity
  • Used in anti-aging and soothing claims

Known concerns

  • Limited cosmetic efficacy data
  • Stability dependent on formulation pH

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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