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Antioxidant

PROPANOYLRESORCINOL

CAS 5792-36-9
52

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A pigment-modulating active used for brightening, but it can be irritating if the formula is not well controlled.

A resorcinol derivative used in skin-brightening products because it can interfere with melanin formation pathways. Its skin, eye, and respiratory irritation hazard statements keep it in the moderate-concern range rather than the comfortably low-risk range.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • May help brighten uneven tone

Known concerns

  • Skin irritation risk
  • Eye irritation risk
  • May sting on compromised skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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