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Banned Substance

2-Piperidineacetic acid, alpha-phenyl-, methyl ester

CAS 113-45-1
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Methylphenidate (Ritalin) — a Schedule II prescription CNS stimulant with no cosmetic application. Pharmaceutical compounds are categorically banned from cosmetic products under EU Annex II.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic use

Known concerns

  • Schedule II controlled CNS stimulant (Ritalin)
  • EU Annex II — medicinal products banned in cosmetics
  • Cardiovascular and psychiatric risks
  • Drug abuse liability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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