What it is
Naturally secreted by the pineal gland, this hormone regulates the sleep-wake cycle in humans. The synthetic form is used in hair growth serums to reduce stress-induced hair fall and male & female pattern hair fall.
Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below
Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.
Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines)
| European Union – CIR | Data unavailable |
| European Union – SCCS | Safe to use, as per current practice |
| US FDA | Safe to use, as per current practice |
| ASEAN guidelines | Data unavailable |
Safety in special situations
PregnancySafe to use, as per current practice
Nursing MothersNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data
Babies under 2 yearsNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data
Children under 12 yearsNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data
Cancer freeNot listed as an ingredient to be carcinogenic or mutagenic based on currently available data
Environmental and Ecological Concerns
Vegan
Biodegradable
Ecotoxicity
Natural/Synthetic
Note
- You may need to look at the exact product claim to know if a vegan version was used.
- You may need to look at the exact product label to know if a naturally derived ingredient was used.
Attributes
ComedogenicityDoes not cause occlusion
Acne prone skinSafe for use
Sensitive skinSafe for use
Conclusion Melatonin is safe as per the current practice of use. In pregnancy, the use of melatonin is best guided by your treating physician.
References
- https://ec.europa.eu
- https://www.fda.gov
- https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- https://european-union.europa.eu
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Disclaimer
The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®'s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in