Banned Substance
cortivazol
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A potent prescription corticosteroid. Banned for cosmetic use in the EU — chronic topical steroids cause skin thinning and hormonal side effects; never appropriate for skincare.
Skin benefits
- Potent prescription corticosteroid — no cosmetic role
Known concerns
- Glucocorticoid — 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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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