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Prescription drug (banned in cosmetics)

Fenoldopam [INN:BAN]

CAS 67227-56-9
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A hospital-only blood pressure medication that is explicitly banned from cosmetics in the EU. It has no skincare role; its inclusion in any cream would make the product an unapproved medicine.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic benefit; fenoldopam is a prescription antihypertensive drug, not a skin ingredient
  • Listed in cosmetic regulation only to make the prohibition explicit

Known concerns

  • Listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II as a substance prohibited in cosmetic products because it is a medicinal substance
  • Pharmacologically active dopamine D1 receptor agonist with cardiovascular effects
  • Cosmetic-route exposure has not been safety-assessed and would be inappropriate
  • Any consumer cosmetic containing it would be considered an unauthorised medicine

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.