PHENOLPHTHALEIN

Ingredient type:OTHER

✨ Role: Phenolphthalein is not generally used for its effects on the skin in mainstream cosmetics. Historically, it was used as a laxative before health concerns led regulators to restrict its use in this context. In cosmetics, it is occasionally used as a pH indicator.
Ingredient type: Other
‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is not considered safe for cosmetic use on the skin and should be avoided.
✨ Vegan: Yes, phenolphthalein is a synthetic compound with no ingredients of animal origin.
✨ Worth knowing: Phenolphthalein is assessed as a possible carcinogen by some regulatory bodies when used in medical contexts. Its use in cosmetics is therefore strictly regulated or avoided.
Present in: Very rarely used in cosmetics, except potentially in specific laboratory test formulations.

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