Egg
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ovum (EU),Whole Fresh Eggs
What does it do?
Egg is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
EU regulatory status
Egg 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?
Egg is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ovum (EU),Whole Fresh Eggs
Is Egg allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Egg is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Egg do in cosmetic products?
Egg is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, 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: 16/11/2016