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Banned Substance

Dopamine hydrochloride [USAN:JAN]

CAS 62-31-7
4

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A neurotransmitter used as an IV pharmaceutical. EU bans dopamine from cosmetics — it has systemic cardiovascular activity and oxidizes to dark melanin-like pigments on skin.

Skin benefits

  • Not applicable

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned
  • Cardiovascular drug
  • Skin staining
  • Pharmaceutical

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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