Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract (Retired) is the extract of the alga, Dictyopteris membranacea.The INCI Name, Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract, originally published in 2007, was designated with a retired status in 2015. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment based on the current genus and species name, Dictyopteris Polypodioides Extract.
What does it do?
Dictyopteris Membranacea 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
Dictyopteris Membranacea 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 Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract?
Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract (Retired) is the extract of the alga, Dictyopteris membranacea.The INCI Name, Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract, originally published in 2007, was designated with a retired status in 2015. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment based on the current genus and species name, Dictyopteris Polypodioides Extract.
Is Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract do in cosmetic products?
Dictyopteris Membranacea 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: 11/06/2018