Prohibited substance
Cinchonan-9-ol, 6'-methoxy-, (8.alpha.,9R)- its salts
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
This entry corresponds to quinine and its salts, a cinchona alkaloid prohibited in cosmetics under EU Annex II. It carries systemic, sensitization and photosensitivity risks and has no place in skincare formulations.
Skin benefits
- No cosmetic benefit
- Quinine alkaloid is a pharmaceutical only
- Listed for regulatory transparency
Known concerns
- Quinine and salts are EU Annex II prohibited cosmetic substances
- Risk of cinchonism, ototoxicity and serious cardiac effects
- Documented contact sensitization and photosensitivity
- Strictly limited to medicinal use under prescription
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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