Corticotropin
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Corticotropin is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Corticotropin (ACTH) is a peptide hormone that stimulates cortisol production. It is classified as a pharmaceutical substance under EU pharmaceutical law and has no authorization in cosmetic products. Any cosmetic use would require prescription status and is effectively prohibited.
Known concerns
- Hormonal active substance - restricted pharmaceutical
- Endocrine disruption potential
- Not permitted in cosmetic products under EU cosmetics regulation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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