Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Potent vasoactive neurotransmitter with potential for vasodilation, flushing, and edema at high dermal doses; significant drug-cosmetic boundary risk; no SCCS or CIR safety opinion available; requires robust safety assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Serotonin safe in cosmetics?
Potent vasoactive neurotransmitter with potential for vasodilation, flushing, and edema at high dermal doses; significant drug-cosmetic boundary risk; no SCCS or CIR safety opinion available; requires robust safety assessment. The EU classifies Serotonin as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Serotonin allowed in the EU?
Serotonin EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Serotonin do in cosmetics?
Serotonin functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 50-67-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Serotonin?
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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