Egg Shell Membrane
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
ESM (Eggshell Membrane)
What does it do?
Egg Shell Membrane 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
Egg Shell Membrane 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?
Egg Shell Membrane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. ESM (Eggshell Membrane)
Is Egg Shell Membrane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Egg Shell Membrane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Egg Shell Membrane do in cosmetic products?
Egg Shell Membrane 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: 15/07/2015