Denatured Lysozyme
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Denatured Lysozyme is Lysozyme that is denatured through heat treatment.
What does it do?
Denatured Lysozyme is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
EU regulatory status
Denatured Lysozyme 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 Denatured Lysozyme?
Denatured Lysozyme is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Denatured Lysozyme is Lysozyme that is denatured through heat treatment.
Is Denatured Lysozyme allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Denatured Lysozyme is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Denatured Lysozyme do in cosmetic products?
Denatured Lysozyme is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial.
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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