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Progestogens

10

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Progestogens is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Progestogens are a class of steroid hormones that includes naturally occurring progesterone and synthetic derivatives. The EU Annex II listing for progestogens reflects concerns about endocrine disruption. Hormonally active substances in cosmetics raise significant regulatory concern because of their potential effects on the endocrine system, particularly with chronic exposure. The prohibition at >=0.1% is consistent with the EU's precautionary approach to hormonal substances in consumer products.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned at >=0.1%
  • Endocrine-disrupting potential
  • Hormonal pharmacological activity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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