Cutibacterium Acnes
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cutibacterium Acnes
What does it do?
Cutibacterium Acnes 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 conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Cutibacterium Acnes 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 Cutibacterium Acnes?
Cutibacterium Acnes is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cutibacterium Acnes
Is Cutibacterium Acnes allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cutibacterium Acnes is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cutibacterium Acnes do in cosmetic products?
Cutibacterium Acnes is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
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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: 08/10/2020