Prohibited substance
Atropine, its salts and derivatives
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Atropine is a tropane-alkaloid medicine listed under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Its anticholinergic effects make any cosmetic use unsafe.
Skin benefits
- No legitimate cosmetic benefit
- Important pharmaceutical anticholinergic medicine
Known concerns
- Anticholinergic alkaloid, a prescription medicine
- EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II explicitly bans atropine and its salts and derivatives
- Causes mydriasis, tachycardia and systemic toxicity
- Even small percutaneous doses can be hazardous
- Acutely toxic at low doses
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.