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Cannabidiol
Cannabidiol
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a cannabinoid used in some dermal and oral cosmetics; SCCS advice frames concentration and THC-impurity limits.
EmergingSCCS/1685/25 Scientific Advice frames dermal and oral cosmetic use.
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Cannabidiol (CBD) is a cannabinoid used in some dermal and oral cosmetics; SCCS advice frames concentration and THC-impurity limits.
What it does
Appears in dermal and oral cosmetic formats as a skin-conditioning or soothing-positioned ingredient; regulatory framing differs by region.
The evidence
Evidence grade emerging: SCCS/1685/25 Scientific Advice frames dermal and oral cosmetic use. Credible chemical identity and cosmetic-use context come from CIR/SCCS/manufacturer INCI definitions and databases such as SpecialChem/PubChem[1].
How to use it
Expect this as a supporting INCI line item unless labelled as a featured active.
Evidence by claim
Graded separately; the entry grade is the best-supported claim
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a cannabinoid used in some dermal and oral cosmetics; SCCS advice frames concentration and THC-impurity limits.[1]
EmergingSafety & limits
Source and region, always
all — SCCS/1685/25 considers CBD under stated dermal/oral cosmetic conditions with THC-impurity framing; not a Canada Hotlist or FDA clearance. See cited advice.[1] CA US EU UK
Sources · 1
Numbered as cited in the text
- [1]SCCS. SCCS Scientific Advice on Cannabidiol (CBD) SCCS/1685/25. Regulator (2026)regulator
Revision history
18 Sept 2026Drafted by botTheSkindex Desk