Active Ingredient
METHYL ESTRADIOLPROPANOATE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A propanoate ester derivative of the hormone estradiol. Estrogens and their esters are EU Annex II banned cosmetic substances due to clear endocrine disruption risk — never appropriate in cosmetic products.
Function
Skin benefits
- Steroid-class skin conditioning effects in pharmaceutical contexts
Known concerns
- Estradiol derivatives are EU Annex II banned hormonally active substances
- Endocrine disruption risk via skin absorption
- Pharmaceutical-only use, not appropriate for cosmetics
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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