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Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids)

Korean: 글루코코르티코이드 (코르티코스테로이드) · CAS 1524-88-5 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

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 Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids) is treated in 5 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

Market	Status	Conditions
CN China	Prohibited	—
AS ASEAN (10 countries)	Prohibited	—
CA Canada	Prohibited	—
BR Brazil	Prohibited	—
AR Argentina	Prohibited	—

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

Also listed as

Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids) 글루코코르티코이드 (코르티코스테로이드) 호르몬류, 스테로이드 구조의 항안드로겐 물질, 글루코코르티코이드 (코르티코스테로이드), 에스트로겐류, 파라메타손 (CAS No. 53-33-8), 프로게스토겐류, 안드로겐 효과가 있는 물질을 포함하지만 이에 한하지 않음

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 Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids) banned in the European Union?

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

Is Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids) banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions).

Is Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids) 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 Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids) called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 글루코코르티코이드 (코르티코스테로이드).

What is the CAS number of Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids)?

CAS 1524-88-5 (from official records).