ethinyl estradiol
Ingredient type:OTHER
✨ Role: Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic estrogen mainly used in oral contraceptives. In cosmetics, it can be used for its hormonal properties, although this is rare and not recommended in skin care products.
Ingredient type: Other
⚕️ Safety: The use of ethinylestradiol in cosmetics is not common and may pose a risk due to its hormonal activity. Its presence in cosmetic products is generally not recommended without medical supervision.
✨ Vegan: Ethinylestradiol is generally synthetic and therefore potentially vegan, but it will depend on its manufacturing process.
✨ Please note: Topically applied ethinylestradiol can disrupt the endocrine system, especially with prolonged contact. Its long-term safety on the skin is not well studied. Caution required for pregnant or breast-feeding women.
Present in: Rare in conventional cosmetics, more common in supervised medical formulations.
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