Banned/Restricted
Tretinoin (INN) (retinoic acid and its salts)
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Tretinoin (all-trans retinoic acid) is an EU Annex II banned substance in cosmetics. It is a teratogen and CMR Cat 1B carcinogen, restricted strictly to prescription dermatology pharmaceuticals.
Skin benefits
- Primarily a processing aid
Known concerns
- EU Annex II prohibited substance in cosmetics
- Teratogen — causes birth defects
- CMR Category 1B classification
- Severe skin irritation
- Prescription pharmaceutical only
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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