Doxylamine (INN) and its salts
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Doxylamine (inn) And Its Salts is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Doxylamine is a first-generation antihistamine listed in EU Annex II (the list of substances prohibited in cosmetic products). It may not be used in cosmetic formulations at any concentration. The substance carries H302 (harmful if swallowed) hazard statements. Its inclusion in Annex II reflects the EU's precautionary approach to pharmacologically active ingredients that could pose systemic health risks.
Known concerns
- EU Annex II banned — prohibited in all cosmetic products
- Pharmacologically active substance with systemic effects
- H302 acute oral toxicity hazard
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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