dydrogesterone
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Dydrogesterone is a cosmetic ingredient. Raw material may cause organ damage. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
This synthetic steroid hormone acts as a progestogen, binding to progesterone receptors and influencing the menstrual cycle. In the EU, dydrogesterone is classified as a substance of very high concern due to its endocrine-disrupting properties and is restricted in cosmetic products under REACH regulation.
Known concerns
- Endocrine disruption
- Thrombotic risk
- Liver toxicity
- Restricted under EU REACH Annex XVII
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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