Defined Cell Culture Media 17
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering, hair conditioning, humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Defined Cell Culture Media 17 is a cell culture phase consisting of: Adenosine, Alanine, Aminobutyric Acid, Arginine HCl, Ascorbic Acid, Asparagine, Aspartic Acid, Biotin, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Coenzyme A, Cyanocobalamin, Cysteine HCl, Cystine, Cytidine, Disodium Flavine Adenine Dinucleotide, Disodium Uridine Phosphate, Folic Acid, Glucosamine HCl, Glucose, Glucuronolactone, Glutamic Acid, Glutathione, Glycine, Guanosine, Histidine, Hydrochloric Acid, Hydroxyproline, Inositol, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine HCl, Magnesium Sulfate, Menadione, Methionine, Niacin, Niacinamide, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Ornithine, PABA, Phenylalanine, Polysorbate 80, Potassium Chloride, Proline, Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine HCl, Retinol, Riboflavin, Serine, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Taurine, Thiamine Diphosphate, Thiamine HCl, Threonine, Thymidine, Tocopherol, Tryptophan, Tyrosine and Valine.
What does it do?
Defined Cell Culture Media 17 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Defined Cell Culture Media 17 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 Defined Cell Culture Media 17?
Defined Cell Culture Media 17 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Defined Cell Culture Media 17 is a cell culture phase consisting of: Adenosine, Alanine, Aminobutyric Acid, Arginine HCl, Ascorbic Acid, Asparagine, Aspartic Acid, Biotin, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Coenzyme A, Cyanocobalamin, Cysteine HCl, Cystine, Cytidine, Disodium Flavine Adenine Dinucleotide, Disodium Uridine Phosphate, Folic Acid, Glucosamine HCl, Glucose, Glucuronolactone, Glutamic Acid, Glutathione, Glycine, Guanosine, Histidine, Hydrochloric Acid, Hydroxyproline, Inositol, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine HCl, Magnesium Sulfate, Menadione, Methionine, Niacin, Niacinamide, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Ornithine, PABA, Phenylalanine, Polysorbate 80, Potassium Chloride, Proline, Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine HCl, Retinol, Riboflavin, Serine, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Taurine, Thiamine Diphosphate, Thiamine HCl, Threonine, Thymidine, Tocopherol, Tryptophan, Tyrosine and Valine.
Is Defined Cell Culture Media 17 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Defined Cell Culture Media 17 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Defined Cell Culture Media 17 do in cosmetic products?
Defined Cell Culture Media 17 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering, hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, viscosity controlling.
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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