HEMA
HEMA
Is HEMA safe in skincare?
EU CosIng Annex III
Based on
- Reference: European Union, 2026
Annex III · EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III, entry 313: permitted only under the listed conditions. Conditions: Nail products | Professional use only | For professional use only. Can cause an allergic reaction.
- Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
Safe as used · CIR report 339 conclusion
- Reference: Korea MFDS
Country limits · 2 rules across 2 countries
Is HEMA 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 HEMA 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.
Sources (3)
- Reference: European Union, 2026
- Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
- Reference: Korea MFDS
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.