Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract is an extract of the Alga, Haematococcus pluvialis, Stephanosphaeraceae
What does it do?
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
EU regulatory status
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract 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 Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract?
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract is an extract of the Alga, Haematococcus pluvialis, Stephanosphaeraceae
Is Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract do in cosmetic products?
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant.
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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