Ergothioneine
Antioxidant; Skin Conditioning
No major toxicity concern is established for cosmetic use. Ergothioneine occurs naturally in foods and has recognized antioxidant properties; direct cosmetic safety data are less extensive than for older ingredients, so evidence is considered moderate rather than strong.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
No major toxicity concern is established for cosmetic use. Ergothioneine occurs naturally in foods and has recognized antioxidant properties; direct cosmetic safety data are less extensive than for older ingredients, so evidence is considered moderate rather than strong.
What it does
A naturally occurring sulfur-containing amino-acid derivative used for antioxidant and skin-conditioning support.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.
