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Prohibited Substance

dimethisterone

CAS 41354-30-7 Updated
3

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A synthetic progestin hormone drug, not a cosmetic ingredient. EU-prohibited in cosmetic products because hormones are not allowed in personal-care formulations under any condition.

Skin benefits

  • Not a cosmetic ingredient

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II prohibited
  • Endocrine-active progestin
  • Pharmaceutical-only
  • Not safe for topical cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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