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Banned Substance

cortivazol

CAS 1110-40-3
3

Safety score Β· 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A potent prescription corticosteroid. Banned for cosmetic use in the EU β€” chronic topical steroids cause skin thinning and hormonal side effects; never appropriate for skincare.

Skin benefits

  • Potent prescription corticosteroid β€” no cosmetic role

Known concerns

  • Glucocorticoid β€” EU Annex II banned (#300 corticosteroids)
  • Causes skin atrophy and HPA-axis suppression on chronic topical use
  • Not permitted in any cosmetic product

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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