Earthworm Powder
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Earthworm Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground earthworm, Lumbricus rubellus.
What does it do?
Earthworm Powder is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Earthworm Powder 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 Earthworm Powder?
Earthworm Powder is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Earthworm Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground earthworm, Lumbricus rubellus.
Is Earthworm Powder allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Earthworm Powder is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Earthworm Powder do in cosmetic products?
Earthworm Powder is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
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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: 28/04/2014