Ellagic Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2,3,7,8-Tetrahydroxy-[1]-benzopyrano[5,4,3,-cde]-[1]-benzopyran-5,10-dione
What does it do?
Ellagic Acid 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
Ellagic 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 Ellagic Acid?
Ellagic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2,3,7,8-Tetrahydroxy-[1]-benzopyrano[5,4,3,-cde]-[1]-benzopyran-5,10-dione
Is Ellagic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ellagic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ellagic Acid do in cosmetic products?
Ellagic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Ellagic Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ellagic Acid is 476-66-4.
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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: 15/10/2010