Oxidizing/bleaching agent
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Hydrogen peroxide and its precursors (such as carbamide and zinc peroxide) are oxidizing agents used in hair color and tooth whitening. They are tightly restricted by EU concentration limits.
Skin benefits
- Effective bleaching and oxidizing agent
- Used in hair color, tooth whiteners and nail products
- Antimicrobial in some formats
Known concerns
- Strongly restricted under EU Annex III with concentration limits
- Eye and skin irritation
- Tooth enamel and gum impacts when overused
- Hair damage at high levels
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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