Biotin
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1H-Thieno[3,4-d]imidazole-4-pentanoic acid, hexahydro-2-oxo-, [3aS-(3a.alpha.,4.beta.,6a.alpha.)]-
What does it do?
Biotin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anti-sebum
helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Biotin 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 Biotin?
Biotin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1H-Thieno[3,4-d]imidazole-4-pentanoic acid, hexahydro-2-oxo-, [3aS-(3a.alpha.,4.beta.,6a.alpha.)]-
Is Biotin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Biotin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Biotin do in cosmetic products?
Biotin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum, hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Biotin?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Biotin is 58-85-5.
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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: 15/10/2010