Skincare Intelligence MCP

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that gives Claude access to real skincare databases and research tools.

Features

• Ingredient Lookup: Query detailed information about skincare ingredients including safety data, functions, and concerns
• Ingredient Analysis: Analyze full INCI lists to identify concerns, UV filters, and fragrance
• Sunscreen Analysis: Check UV filter FDA status, coverage, reef safety, and get SPF trust assessment
• Interaction Checking: Find known ingredient interactions and myth-busting information
• Product Search: Look up products in Open Beauty Facts database by name or barcode
• Research Search: Query PubMed for scientific literature on skincare topics

Installation

For Claude Desktop

Add to your Claude Desktop configuration file:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "skincare-intelligence": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "skincare-intelligence-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop after saving.

For Development

git clone <repo>
cd skincare-intelligence-mcp
npm install
npm run build

Tools

lookup_ingredient

Look up detailed information about a skincare ingredient by name.

Query: "niacinamide" or "Vitamin C" or "retinol"

Returns: INCI name, common names, functions, CIR safety status, EWG score, concerns

analyze_ingredients

Analyze a full ingredient list from a product.

Input: "Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance"

Returns: Recognition rate, concerns, UV filters found, fragrance presence, summary

check_sunscreen

Analyze sunscreen UV filters and provide SPF trust assessment.

Input: "Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 15%, Titanium Dioxide 5%"

Returns: Filter status, UVA/UVB coverage, reef safety, trust assessment, SPF reality check

check_interactions

Check for known interactions between ingredients.

Input: "retinol, benzoyl peroxide"

Returns: Interactions found, severity, evidence level, myths busted, recommendations

search_products

Search Open Beauty Facts for product information.

Query: "CeraVe moisturizing cream"
or
Barcode: "3337875597012"

Returns: Product details including ingredients when available

search_research

Search PubMed for scientific research.

Query: "niacinamide acne clinical trial"

Returns: Relevant research articles with abstracts and links

Data Sources

• Ingredients Database: Curated list of 50+ common ingredients with CIR safety assessments
• UV Filters Database: Complete FDA/EU UV filter data with GRASE status
• Interactions Database: Evidence-based ingredient interaction data
• Open Beauty Facts API: Community-contributed product database
• PubMed API: NIH's biomedical literature database

Limitations

• Ingredient database covers common ingredients but not all possible INCI names
• Cannot determine actual ingredient concentrations in products
• Open Beauty Facts data is community-contributed and may be incomplete
• Cannot verify actual SPF performance - only assess filters used
• Not a substitute for dermatologist advice

License

MIT