Cricket Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cricket Extract is the extract of the cricket, Velarifictorus aspersus.
What does it do?
Cricket Extract 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
EU regulatory status
Cricket 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 Cricket Extract?
Cricket Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cricket Extract is the extract of the cricket, Velarifictorus aspersus.
Is Cricket Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cricket Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cricket Extract do in cosmetic products?
Cricket Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant.
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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: 03/04/2019