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Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate [USAN:JAN]

CAS 125-02-0
18

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Prednisolone sodium phosphate — a potent prescription corticosteroid. EU Annex II prohibits medicinal substances in cosmetics; chronic skin exposure causes atrophy, telangiectasia and rebound dermatitis.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic role

Known concerns

  • Potent corticosteroid
  • Immunosuppressant
  • Skin atrophy with chronic use
  • EU Annex II banned

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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