Charcoal Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as opacifying, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Charcoal Extract is the extract of Charcoal Powder.
What does it do?
Charcoal Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Charcoal 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 Charcoal Extract?
Charcoal Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Charcoal Extract is the extract of Charcoal Powder.
Is Charcoal Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Charcoal Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Charcoal Extract do in cosmetic products?
Charcoal Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: opacifying, 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: 02/02/2018