flugestone
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Flugestone is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Flugestone is a synthetic corticosteroid with structural similarities to other banned steroid derivatives. Like other corticosteroids, it is prohibited in cosmetic formulations under EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II due to risks of dermal atrophy, systemic hormonal effects, and adrenal suppression associated with topical corticosteroid use.
Known concerns
- Prohibited corticosteroid in cosmetics
- Skin atrophy and thinning
- Potential systemic hormonal effects
- EU regulatory prohibition
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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