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mesterolone
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Mesterolone is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Mesterolone is a synthetic anabolic androgenic steroid (1-methyl dihydrotestosterone). It is classified as CMR Category 1B under EU CLP and is listed on EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II as a prohibited substance. It has no established safe use in cosmetic formulations and its androgenic activity poses significant dermatological and systemic risks.
Known concerns
- CMR Category 1B substance
- Banned under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II
- Androgenic hormonal activity
- Hepatotoxicity potential
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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