Egg Shell Membrane Powder
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Egg Shell Membrane Powder is the powder derived from dried, milled egg shell membranes.
What does it do?
Egg Shell Membrane Powder is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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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
EU regulatory status
Egg Shell Membrane 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 Egg Shell Membrane Powder?
Egg Shell Membrane Powder is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Egg Shell Membrane Powder is the powder derived from dried, milled egg shell membranes.
Is Egg Shell Membrane Powder allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Egg Shell Membrane Powder is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Egg Shell Membrane Powder do in cosmetic products?
Egg Shell Membrane Powder is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 15/07/2015