Prohibited controlled substance
fentanyl
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid analgesic and tightly controlled substance used in medical settings. It is acutely lethal at trace doses and has no possible legitimate use in cosmetic products.
Skin benefits
- Used clinically as a potent prescription analgesic
- Important pharmaceutical for surgical anesthesia
Known concerns
- Controlled Schedule II opioid analgesic with high abuse potential
- Lethal at very low doses including via skin contact
- Strictly prohibited in cosmetic products globally
- No legitimate cosmetic function whatsoever
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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