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