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Banned Substance

caramiphen

CAS 77-22-5 Updated
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A pharmaceutical anticholinergic and cough-suppressant drug. Listed by INN under EU Annex II as a substance prohibited from cosmetic products — it has pharmacological activity and no place in skincare.

Skin benefits

  • Not applicable — not permitted in cosmetics

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II prohibited
  • Anticholinergic effects
  • Pharmaceutical-only ingredient

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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