Roe
AKA “6-Tetrahydropyrimidine-4-Carboxylic Acid, BDBM50211715”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Roe
AKA: 6-Tetrahydropyrimidine-4-Carboxylic Acid, BDBM50211715
Synthetic · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Roe leaf extract naturally draws moisture into skin, helping it stay hydrated and plump throughout the day.
Formula
C18H16N2O5
Mol. Weight
340.30
CAS #
159852-64-9
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Draws water to skin
Traditional Use
A synthetic sunscreen active ingredient developed in the late 20th century to provide UV protection. Created as part of modern efforts to formulate broad-spectrum sunscreens for cosmetic and dermatological use.
Skin Types
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Suitable
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR