Fermented Vegetable
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Fermented Vegetable is the end product of the partial fermentation of a mixture of cane sugar, cane molasses carbohydrates and vegetable proteins
What does it do?
Fermented Vegetable is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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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
Fermented Vegetable 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 Fermented Vegetable?
Fermented Vegetable is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fermented Vegetable is the end product of the partial fermentation of a mixture of cane sugar, cane molasses carbohydrates and vegetable proteins
Is Fermented Vegetable allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Fermented Vegetable is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Fermented Vegetable do in cosmetic products?
Fermented Vegetable is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, 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: 15/10/2010