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hydrocortamate

CAS 76-47-1 Updated
12

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Hydrocortamate is a diethylaminoacetate ester of hydrocortisone — a topical corticosteroid drug. EU Annex II prohibits corticosteroids in cosmetics due to atrophy and systemic risks.

Skin benefits

  • Anti-inflammatory drug effect only

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned
  • Topical corticosteroid
  • Skin atrophy
  • Steroid acne
  • HPA axis suppression risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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