Banned pharmaceutical
Sulfadoxine
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A long-acting sulfonamide antimalarial drug. Prohibited from cosmetic use under EU Annex II because pharmaceutical antibiotics should not be applied via consumer products due to resistance and severe reaction risks.
Skin benefits
- No cosmetic benefit; prescription antimalarial drug, banned in cosmetics
- Intended for pharmaceutical treatment of disease under medical supervision, not skin care
Known concerns
- Pharmaceutical antibiotic, prohibited in cosmetic products in the EU
- Can cause severe skin reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Promotes antimicrobial resistance with topical use
- Sulfonamide allergy risk in sensitized individuals
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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