Brain Lipids
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Brain Lipids are the lipids derived from brain tissue
What does it do?
Brain Lipids is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Brain Lipids 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 Lipids?
Brain Lipids is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Brain Lipids are the lipids derived from brain tissue
Is Brain Lipids allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Brain Lipids is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Brain Lipids do in cosmetic products?
Brain Lipids is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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