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Pharmaceutical (anticoagulant) - not cosmetic

Dicoumarol (INN)

CAS 66-76-2
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Dicoumarol is a prescription anticoagulant drug, not a cosmetic ingredient. It carries serious systemic bleeding risks and should never appear in a consumer skincare product.

Skin benefits

  • Historically significant pharmaceutical anticoagulant
  • Active research molecule in oncology and enzymology
  • Not used as a cosmetic functional ingredient
  • Listed for completeness in chemistry databases

Known concerns

  • Prescription anticoagulant drug, not a cosmetic ingredient
  • Vitamin K antagonist with serious bleeding risk if absorbed
  • Pharmaceutical use only; topical use is not justified
  • Inclusion in any cosmetic product would be inappropriate and likely illegal

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.