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Banned Substance

Clofenamide (INN)

CAS 671-95-4 Updated
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Clofenamide is a sulfonamide diuretic drug. Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II — pharmaceutical agents do not belong in personal care.

Skin benefits

  • Pharmaceutical diuretic

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Sulfonamide diuretic — pharmaceutical-only
  • Risk of sulfonamide allergy
  • Not approved for topical use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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