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Ethinylestradiol

Korean: 에티닐에스트라다이올 · Functions: skin conditioning

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited Annex II/260

Conditions: Oestrogens

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How Ethinylestradiol is treated in 3 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
JP JapanRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제품 타입 또는 목적 (types or intended purposes of cosmetics)】 : (a) 頭部,粘膜部又は口腔内に使用される化粧品及びその他の部位に使用される化粧品で脂肪族低級一価アルコ ール類を含有する化粧品(当該化粧品に配合された成分の溶解のみを目的として当該アルコール類を含有するものを除く。) (b) 頭部,粘膜部又は口腔内に使用される化粧品及びその他の部位に使用される化粧品で脂肪族低級一価アルコール類を含有する化粧品(当該化粧品に配合された成分の溶解のみを目的として当該アルコール類を含有するものを除く。) ((a) 머리, 점막부 또는...
TW TaiwanRestricted —
CA CanadaRestricted —

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

Also listed as

ETHINYLESTRADIOL 에티닐에스트라다이올

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ethinylestradiol banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited” (EU CosIng — Annex II).

Is Ethinylestradiol banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Ethinylestradiol allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Ethinylestradiol used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: skin conditioning.

What is Ethinylestradiol called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 에티닐에스트라다이올.

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