Prohibited drug (alpha-adrenergic agonist)
Xylometazoline
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Xylometazoline is a prescription nasal decongestant, not a cosmetic ingredient. It is prohibited in EU cosmetic products and any cosmetic use is an illegal and potentially harmful adulteration.
Skin benefits
- No legitimate cosmetic benefit
- Only used as a prescription nasal decongestant
Known concerns
- Active pharmaceutical ingredient, not for skin care
- Prohibited from EU cosmetic products under Annex II
- Vasoconstrictor with risk of rebound effects and systemic absorption
- Documented toxicity in children at small doses
- Cosmetic presence indicates illegal adulteration
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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