YTTRIUM OXIDE
Other
Moderate
CAS Number: 1314-36-9
About YTTRIUM OXIDE
A rare-earth oxide powder used for specialized formula effects rather than true skin care. Topical risk is more about irritation and dust exposure than deep biological toxicity.
Detailed Analysis
Yttrium oxide is an inorganic rare-earth compound with limited direct relevance to skin biology. The main published concerns are irritation from the raw powder and respiratory exposure during handling rather than strong evidence of harm from trace topical use in finished cosmetics. Sparse cosmetic-specific data keep the score in the cautious middle range.
What It Does
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Powder can irritate eyes, skin, or lungs if airborne
- ⚠ Limited ingredient-specific dermal safety data
Safety Score
Moderate
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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