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dydrogesterone

CAS 152-62-5
25

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

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

EU CosIng database

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

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