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Antimicrobial

CLOTRIMAZOLE

CAS 23593-75-1
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

An antifungal drug — not really a cosmetic. Used in OTC creams for athlete's foot and yeast infections. Should be in regulated drug products, not in skincare.

Function

ANTI-SEBORRHEICANTIMICROBIAL

Skin benefits

  • Effective antifungal in OTC drug products
  • Treats athlete's foot and seborrheic dermatitis

Known concerns

  • Drug, not a cosmetic ingredient in EU
  • Skin irritation and contact dermatitis
  • Should not appear in pure cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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