Banned Substance
Hexahydro-1,3-dimethyl-4-phenyl-azepinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Ethoheptazine — a synthetic opioid-type analgesic (a pharmaceutical, not a cosmetic ingredient) listed in EU Cosmetic Regulation Annex II as banned. Has no legitimate use in skincare.
Skin benefits
- No legitimate cosmetic use
Known concerns
- Pharmaceutical opioid analgesic — not a cosmetic ingredient
- Listed in EU Annex II of restricted/banned cosmetic substances
- Risk of dependence and CNS effects
- No topical cosmetic safety justification
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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