Is Ibuprofen safe in cosmetics?
Ibuprofen has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ibuprofen
INCI: IBUPROFEN
Ibuprofen (CAS 15687-27-1 [^1_9]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anti-inflammatory (pharmaceutical active — NSAID). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Anti-inflammatory (pharmaceutical active — NSAID)
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Drug ingredient — regulated under OTC Drug Monograph (21 CFR 201); not a permitted cosmetic ingredient without drug classification
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ibuprofen.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Ibuprofen — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Ibuprofen by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
28
Lowest NOAEL
1 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
300 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA
ECHA
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ibuprofen allowed in the EU?
Ibuprofen EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ibuprofen do in cosmetics?
Ibuprofen functions as: Anti-inflammatory (pharmaceutical active — NSAID). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 15687-27-1 [^1_9].
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