Carotenoids
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin protecting, uv absorber in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Carotenoids are a group of related compounds including alpha-beta and gamma carotene and lycopene
What does it do?
Carotenoids is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Uv absorber
absorbs ultraviolet light, used in sunscreens and to protect formulations from UV degradation
EU regulatory status
Carotenoids 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 Carotenoids?
Carotenoids is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Carotenoids are a group of related compounds including alpha-beta and gamma carotene and lycopene
Is Carotenoids allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Carotenoids is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Carotenoids do in cosmetic products?
Carotenoids is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, skin protecting, uv absorber.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010