(Gelidium Elegans/lingulatum/rex/sesquipedale)/(Gracilaria Chilensis/vermiculophylla)/pterocladiella Tenuis Oligosaccharides
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
(Gelidium Elegans/Lingulatum/Rex/Sesquipedale)/(Gracilaria Chilensis/Vermiculophylla)/Pterocladiella Tenuis Oligosaccharides are the oligosaccharides produced by the enzymatic degradation of Agar that is obtained from Gelidium elegans, Pterocladiella tenuis, Gelidium sesquipedale, Gelidium rex, Gelidium lingulatum, Gracilaria vermiculophylla, Gracilaria chilensis and Hydropuntia eucheumatoides.
What does it do?
(Gelidium Elegans/lingulatum/rex/sesquipedale)/(Gracilaria Chilensis/vermiculophylla)/pterocladiella Tenuis Oligosaccharides 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
EU regulatory status
(Gelidium Elegans/lingulatum/rex/sesquipedale)/(Gracilaria Chilensis/vermiculophylla)/pterocladiella Tenuis Oligosaccharides 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 (Gelidium Elegans/lingulatum/rex/sesquipedale)/(Gracilaria Chilensis/vermiculophylla)/pterocladiella Tenuis Oligosaccharides?
(Gelidium Elegans/lingulatum/rex/sesquipedale)/(Gracilaria Chilensis/vermiculophylla)/pterocladiella Tenuis Oligosaccharides is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. (Gelidium Elegans/Lingulatum/Rex/Sesquipedale)/(Gracilaria Chilensis/Vermiculophylla)/Pterocladiella Tenuis Oligosaccharides are the oligosaccharides produced by the enzymatic degradation of Agar that is obtained from Gelidium elegans, Pterocladiella tenuis, Gelidium sesquipedale, Gelidium rex, Gelidium lingulatum, Gracilaria vermiculophylla, Gracilaria chilensis and Hydropuntia eucheumatoides.
Is (Gelidium Elegans/lingulatum/rex/sesquipedale)/(Gracilaria Chilensis/vermiculophylla)/pterocladiella Tenuis Oligosaccharides allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. (Gelidium Elegans/lingulatum/rex/sesquipedale)/(Gracilaria Chilensis/vermiculophylla)/pterocladiella Tenuis Oligosaccharides is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does (Gelidium Elegans/lingulatum/rex/sesquipedale)/(Gracilaria Chilensis/vermiculophylla)/pterocladiella Tenuis Oligosaccharides do in cosmetic products?
(Gelidium Elegans/lingulatum/rex/sesquipedale)/(Gracilaria Chilensis/vermiculophylla)/pterocladiella Tenuis Oligosaccharides is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, 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: 30/04/2018