Is Procapil safe in cosmetics?
Procapil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Active Ingredient
Procapil
INCI: PROCAPIL
Procapil (CAS None) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as hair-growth active; follicle anchor strengthener; DHT inhibitor;. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 3%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
hair-growth active; follicle anchor strengthener; DHT inhibitor; anti-inflammatory; anagen:telogen ratio improver
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
3%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted cosmetic active at 3% suggested use level. Appearance-based claims required to avoid drug classification.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Procapil.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Procapil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
proprietary-complex
hair-growth-active
dht-inhibitor
cosmetic-classified
rcp-study-evidenced
fphl-clinical-data
dermal-papilla-targeted
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Procapil allowed in the EU?
Procapil EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 3%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Procapil do in cosmetics?
Procapil functions as: hair-growth active; follicle anchor strengthener; DHT inhibitor; anti-inflammatory; anagen:telogen ratio improver. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: None.
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