Skin Conditioning
10-HYDROXYDECENOIC ACID
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Royal-jelly acid (10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid) — antimicrobial skin-conditioning fatty acid. Generally well-tolerated; bee-allergy users should avoid.
Function
Skin benefits
- Royal-jelly active fatty acid
- Antimicrobial properties
- Skin conditioning
Known concerns
- Bee-product allergy possible
- Limited cosmetic-specific human safety data
- Variable purity if natural-sourced
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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