Conditioning Agent
METHYL BIMATOPROST ACIDATE
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A methyl ester of bimatoprost free acid — a prostaglandin analogue marketed for lash growth. Drug-class activity (iris darkening, periocular fat loss) makes it inappropriate as a cosmetic; treat as a medicine, not a beauty product.
Function
Skin benefits
- Claimed to support lash and brow density
Known concerns
- Synthetic prostaglandin analogue — pharmacological activity
- Reported risks: iris pigmentation change, eyelid darkening, orbital fat atrophy
- Not authorized as a cosmetic active in EU
- Drug-like effects make cosmetic use inappropriate
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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