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ergocalciferol

CAS 50-14-6
91

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

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

About

Ergocalciferol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) is a vegetarian-source vitamin D approved for cosmetic use under EU CosIng. It functions as a skin-conditioning agent. The SCCS has evaluated vitamin D compounds and recommends concentration limits in cosmetic formulations due to systemic toxicity potential. It is not listed on EU Annex II (banned) or Annex III (restricted), but is subject to general safety evaluation.

Skin benefits

  • Skin barrier support
  • Cellular regulation
  • Conditioning and emollient properties

Known concerns

  • Systemic toxicity from overuse
  • Hypervitaminosis D risk with prolonged application
  • Should be used at controlled concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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