Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Not a permitted cosmetic ingredient. Ibuprofen is classified as a drug ingredient under both EU and US regulations; products containing ibuprofen with anti-inflammatory claims are medicinal products. Reproductive toxicity concerns including potential fetal harm, gastrointestinal and renal toxicity with systemic absorption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ibuprofen safe in cosmetics?
Not a permitted cosmetic ingredient. Ibuprofen is classified as a drug ingredient under both EU and US regulations; products containing ibuprofen with anti-inflammatory claims are medicinal products. Reproductive toxicity concerns including potential fetal harm, gastrointestinal and renal toxicity with systemic absorption. The EU classifies Ibuprofen as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
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].
What is the Margin of Safety for Ibuprofen?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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