Calcium Cerium Oxide
A cosmetic ingredient used as uv absorber in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Calcium Cerium Oxide is calcium oxide doped cerium oxide
What does it do?
Calcium Cerium Oxide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Uv absorber
absorbs ultraviolet light, used in sunscreens and to protect formulations from UV degradation
EU regulatory status
Calcium Cerium Oxide 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 Calcium Cerium Oxide?
Calcium Cerium Oxide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Calcium Cerium Oxide is calcium oxide doped cerium oxide
Is Calcium Cerium Oxide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Calcium Cerium Oxide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Calcium Cerium Oxide do in cosmetic products?
Calcium Cerium Oxide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: uv absorber.
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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