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Pharmaceutical (non-cosmetic)

SPIRONOLACTONE

CAS 52-01-7
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Spironolactone — a prescription diuretic and anti-androgen drug, never a legitimate cosmetic ingredient. EU Annex II prohibits it; appearance on a cosmetic label indicates serious mislabeling or adulteration.

Function

NOT REPORTED

Skin benefits

  • Primarily a processing aid

Known concerns

  • Pharmaceutical anti-androgen / potassium-sparing diuretic
  • Pregnancy-toxicity concerns
  • EU Annex II prohibited

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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