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Active Ingredient

SULINDAC

CAS 38194-50-2
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

An indeneacetic-acid NSAID drug used for pain and inflammation in pharmaceuticals — not a cosmetic ingredient. Phototoxicity, GI risk, and prescription-only status make it unsuitable for cosmetic use.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • NSAID anti-inflammatory effect

Known concerns

  • Pharmaceutical drug — not appropriate as cosmetic ingredient
  • Phototoxicity reactions documented
  • Systemic absorption risks at therapeutic doses

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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