Avenacosides
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Avenacosides
What does it do?
Avenacosides is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Avenacosides is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Avenacosides?
Avenacosides is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Avenacosides
Is Avenacosides allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Avenacosides is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Avenacosides do in cosmetic products?
Avenacosides is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 12/10/2020