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Banned Substance

Warfarin (INN) and its salts

CAS 81-81-2 Updated
2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Warfarin is a prescription anticoagulant, banned from cosmetics under EU Annex II. It causes bleeding and birth defects and has no place in any topical product.

Skin benefits

  • Not for cosmetic use

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Anticoagulant drug; serious bleeding risk
  • Reproductive toxicity (teratogen)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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