Dihydroartemisinic Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
(2R)-2-[(1R,4R,4aS,8aS)-4,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydronaphthalen-1-yl]propanoate
What does it do?
Dihydroartemisinic Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Dihydroartemisinic Acid 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 Dihydroartemisinic Acid?
Dihydroartemisinic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. (2R)-2-[(1R,4R,4aS,8aS)-4,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydronaphthalen-1-yl]propanoate
Is Dihydroartemisinic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Dihydroartemisinic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dihydroartemisinic Acid do in cosmetic products?
Dihydroartemisinic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of Dihydroartemisinic Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dihydroartemisinic Acid is 85031-59-0.
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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: 16/09/2015