Dextrin

Dextrin

Moderate hazard

Is Dextrin safe in skincare?

Moderate hazardHazard 6/10

CIR insufficient data

Based on

  • Reference: European Commission

    Safe as used · Common thickener. Not listed in the EU prohibited or restricted annexes. Role-level default; per-ingredient literature check still pending.

  • Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel

    Not enough data · CIR report 680 conclusion

Is Dextrin classified as a carcinogen?

Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.

Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.

How is Dextrin regulated?

Cosmetic ingredient

Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.

Products that list this ingredient

Sources (2)

  • Reference: European Commission
  • Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel

Red does not mean poison. Preservatives that stop a product going off, UV filters and fragrance can land on yellow or red depending on their score.

Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.