Cerebrosides
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cerebrosides are sphingolipids isolated from the brain and central nervous system of animals
What does it do?
Cerebrosides 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
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Cerebrosides 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 Cerebrosides?
Cerebrosides is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cerebrosides are sphingolipids isolated from the brain and central nervous system of animals
Is Cerebrosides allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Cerebrosides is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cerebrosides do in cosmetic products?
Cerebrosides is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of Cerebrosides?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cerebrosides is 85116-74-1.
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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