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DILTIAZEM HCL
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Diltiazem hydrochloride — a prescription calcium-channel blocker used to treat hypertension and angina. It is a drug, not a cosmetic ingredient; topical use is not appropriate.
Function
Skin benefits
- No legitimate cosmetic benefit established
Known concerns
- Diltiazem is a prescription pharmaceutical (calcium channel blocker), not a cosmetic ingredient
- Use in cosmetics is outside any approved cosmetic regulatory framework
- Systemic absorption could cause cardiovascular effects (hypotension, bradycardia)
- Not on EU CosIng approved cosmetic ingredient list for general use
- Likely banned for cosmetic use in EU
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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