Brain Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Brain Extract is an extract obtained from mammalian brain
What does it do?
Brain Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Brain Extract is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 419), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Brain Extract?
Brain Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Brain Extract is an extract obtained from mammalian brain
Is Brain Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Brain Extract is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Brain Extract do in cosmetic products?
Brain Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of Brain Extract?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Brain Extract is 84539-85-5.
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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