Allowed in EU

Bifidobacterium/lactobacillus/streptococcus/panax Notoginseng Rhizome/root Extract Ferment Filtrate

A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Bifidobacterium/Lactobacillus/Streptococcus/Panax Notoginseng Rhizome/Root Extract Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the rhizomes and roots of Panax notoginseng by the microorganisms Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus and Streptococcus.

What does it do?

Bifidobacterium/lactobacillus/streptococcus/panax Notoginseng Rhizome/root Extract Ferment Filtrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

  • Humectant

    draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

  • Skin conditioning - emollient

    softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

    surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

EU regulatory status

Bifidobacterium/lactobacillus/streptococcus/panax Notoginseng Rhizome/root Extract Ferment Filtrate 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 Bifidobacterium/lactobacillus/streptococcus/panax Notoginseng Rhizome/root Extract Ferment Filtrate?

Bifidobacterium/lactobacillus/streptococcus/panax Notoginseng Rhizome/root Extract Ferment Filtrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Bifidobacterium/Lactobacillus/Streptococcus/Panax Notoginseng Rhizome/Root Extract Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the rhizomes and roots of Panax notoginseng by the microorganisms Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus and Streptococcus.

Is Bifidobacterium/lactobacillus/streptococcus/panax Notoginseng Rhizome/root Extract Ferment Filtrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Bifidobacterium/lactobacillus/streptococcus/panax Notoginseng Rhizome/root Extract Ferment Filtrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Bifidobacterium/lactobacillus/streptococcus/panax Notoginseng Rhizome/root Extract Ferment Filtrate do in cosmetic products?

Bifidobacterium/lactobacillus/streptococcus/panax Notoginseng Rhizome/root Extract Ferment Filtrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying.

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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: 26/02/2016