Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Methyl Travoprost

INCI: METHYL TRAVOPROST

CAS Number
Not confirmed from available cosmetic sources - requires CosIng database verification
Function
Likely skin/hair conditioning (eyelash conditioning). Travoprost is a prostaglandin F2α analog used medically for glaucoma; its derivatives are used in cosmetics for eyelash growth enhancement.
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Requires verification. The FDA has issued warnings about prostaglandin-containing cosmetic products marketed for eyelash growth, as they may constitute unapproved drugs.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Prostaglandin analogs are associated with iris color change, periorbital fat atrophy, eyelid skin darkening, and conjunctival hyperemia when used ophthalmically.. Flagged: Limited verified cosmetic-specific data. This ingredient bridges the drug-cosmetic boundary and warrants careful regulatory classification before use.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methyl Travoprost safe in cosmetics?

Prostaglandin analogs are associated with iris color change, periorbital fat atrophy, eyelid skin darkening, and conjunctival hyperemia when used ophthalmically.. Flagged: Limited verified cosmetic-specific data. This ingredient bridges the drug-cosmetic boundary and warrants careful regulatory classification before use. The EU classifies Methyl Travoprost as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methyl Travoprost allowed in the EU?

Methyl Travoprost EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Methyl Travoprost do in cosmetics?

Methyl Travoprost functions as: Likely skin/hair conditioning (eyelash conditioning). Travoprost is a prostaglandin F2α analog used medically for glaucoma; its derivatives are used in cosmetics for eyelash growth enhancement.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed from available cosmetic sources - requires CosIng database verification.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Travoprost?

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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