Allowed in EU

Daidzein

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

What is it?

4',7-Dihydroxyisoflavone,4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 7-hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,7-Hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one

What does it do?

Daidzein is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Daidzein 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 Daidzein?

Daidzein is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 4',7-Dihydroxyisoflavone,4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 7-hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,7-Hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one

Is Daidzein allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Daidzein is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Daidzein do in cosmetic products?

Daidzein is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Daidzein?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Daidzein is 486-66-8.

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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: 18/09/2014