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Cetraria Islandica Thallus/polypodium Vulgare Rhizome/sphagnum Magellanicum Extract

A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Cetraria Islandica Thallus/Polypodium Vulgare Rhizome/Sphagnum Magellanicum Extract is the extract of the thallus of Cetraria islandica, the rhizomes of Polypodium vulgare and the peat moss.

What does it do?

Cetraria Islandica Thallus/polypodium Vulgare Rhizome/sphagnum Magellanicum Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Humectant

    draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

EU regulatory status

Cetraria Islandica Thallus/polypodium Vulgare Rhizome/sphagnum Magellanicum Extract 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 Cetraria Islandica Thallus/polypodium Vulgare Rhizome/sphagnum Magellanicum Extract?

Cetraria Islandica Thallus/polypodium Vulgare Rhizome/sphagnum Magellanicum Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cetraria Islandica Thallus/Polypodium Vulgare Rhizome/Sphagnum Magellanicum Extract is the extract of the thallus of Cetraria islandica, the rhizomes of Polypodium vulgare and the peat moss.

Is Cetraria Islandica Thallus/polypodium Vulgare Rhizome/sphagnum Magellanicum Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Cetraria Islandica Thallus/polypodium Vulgare Rhizome/sphagnum Magellanicum Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Cetraria Islandica Thallus/polypodium Vulgare Rhizome/sphagnum Magellanicum Extract do in cosmetic products?

Cetraria Islandica Thallus/polypodium Vulgare Rhizome/sphagnum Magellanicum Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, skin conditioning.

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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: 25/01/2018