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Banned Substance

Hyoscine, its salts and derivatives

CAS 51-34-3 Updated
3

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Hyoscine (scopolamine) is an anticholinergic alkaloid — strictly a pharmaceutical agent. EU Annex II flatly bans it (and its salts/derivatives) from cosmetic use. Treat as red.

Skin benefits

  • Primarily a processing aid

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Anticholinergic systemic toxicity
  • Delirium / tachycardia at small doses
  • No cosmetic justification

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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