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Active Ingredient

Choline salicylate [USAN:INN:BAN:JAN]

CAS 2016-36-6 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A water-soluble salicylate salt used in oral gels and topical analgesics. Effective mild pain reliever, but salicylate exposure in young children carries Reye-syndrome concerns, so EU rules limit its cosmetic use.

Skin benefits

  • Mild analgesic action in oral and topical use
  • Salicylate-class anti-inflammatory effects
  • Soluble alternative to free salicylic acid

Known concerns

  • Salicylate exposure concerns in children including Reye syndrome risk
  • EU restricts salicylate use in cosmetics for under-3s
  • Skin and mucous membrane irritation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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