Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Prohibited in EU and restricted in US as a drug active. Chronic use causes skin atrophy, telangiectasia, striae, HPA axis suppression, and skin barrier damage. Cannot be legally marketed as a cosmetic in EU or US without drug approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrocortisone Acetate safe in cosmetics?
Prohibited in EU and restricted in US as a drug active. Chronic use causes skin atrophy, telangiectasia, striae, HPA axis suppression, and skin barrier damage. Cannot be legally marketed as a cosmetic in EU or US without drug approval. The EU classifies Hydrocortisone Acetate as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Hydrocortisone Acetate allowed in the EU?
Hydrocortisone Acetate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrocortisone Acetate do in cosmetics?
Hydrocortisone Acetate functions as: Anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 50-03-3 (EC\# 200-004-4).
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrocortisone Acetate?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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