BIMATOPROST
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A prostaglandin analog with significant reproductive and developmental toxicity concerns.
Bimatoprost is a synthetic prostaglandin F2α analog primarily used in ophthalmic solutions for glaucoma and eyelash growth. It carries H302/H312 (acute toxicity), H319 (eye irritation), H340 (genetic defects), H360/H361 (reproductive/developmental toxicity) classifications. It is not listed in EU cosmetic regulation but its pharmaceutical classification and toxicity profile make it unsuitable for cosmetic skincare formulations.
Known concerns
- Reproductive toxicity (H360/H361)
- Genetic toxicity concern (H340)
- Acute oral toxicity (H302)
- Dermal toxicity (H312)
- Eye irritation (H319)
- Pharmaceutical-grade potency
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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