Xylometazoline
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Caution
CAS Number: 526-36-3
About Xylometazoline
Xylometazoline is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Detailed Analysis
Xylometazoline is an imidazoline derivative that causes vasoconstriction of nasal mucosa by stimulating alpha-2 adrenergic receptors. It is regulated as a medicinal product in the EU (not a cosmetic). Repeated or prolonged use can cause rhinitis medicamentosa (rebound congestion). Not listed in EU cosmetics annexes as an approved ingredient.
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Not listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annexes (not approved as cosmetic ingredient)
- ⚠ Risk of rebound congestion with repeated use
- ⚠ Potential cardiovascular effects from systemic absorption
- ⚠ May be restricted as a medicinal substance
Safety Score
Caution
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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