6-AMINOCAPROIC ACID
Skin Conditioning
Good
CAS Number: 60-32-2
About 6-AMINOCAPROIC ACID
An amino acid (epsilon-aminocaproic acid) used in skincare for soothing and anti-inflammatory effects. A small, well-tolerated molecule with decades of medical safety data behind it.
Detailed Analysis
6-Aminocaproic acid (CAS 60-32-2, also called epsilon-aminocaproic acid or EACA) is a simple amino acid — a 6-carbon chain with an amino group at one end and a carboxylic acid at the other. In cosmetics it functions as a skin conditioning and anti-inflammatory agent, and has shown measurable redness-reducing effects in topical formulations. It has a long history of established medical use (as the drug Amicar, used to treat bleeding disorders), which gives it unusually robust safety data compared with most cosmetic ingredients of its class. It is not classified as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxin, or endocrine disruptor, carries no GHS hazard pictograms, and is readily biodegradable. Topical cosmetic use is considered low-risk at typical concentrations.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Skin soothing and anti-redness
- ✓ Anti-inflammatory support
- ✓ Low irritation profile
- ✓ Well-tolerated
Known Concerns
- ⚠ No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations
Safety Score
Good
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
PubChem
National Library of Medicine compound data
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