# INOSINE

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_inci_inosine
Categories: beauty
Functions: Skin conditioning, Skin protecting, Humectant, Conditioner
Identifier: DTXSID2045993

> INOSINE: Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent and a skin protectant. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Compiled from 2 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Listed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Softener and conditioner.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/56719
- EPA Chemical and Products Database (updated August 2013): https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product/525165/L%27Oreal_Sublime_Mousse_by_Healthy_Look_Hair_Color%2C_Golden_Light_Brown_%28old_formulation%29/

_Assessed by Greenveil._