Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil is the oil expressed from the Alga, Haematococcus pluvialis, Stephanosphaeraceae
What does it do?
Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil 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
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil 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 Oil?
Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil is the oil expressed from the Alga, Haematococcus pluvialis, Stephanosphaeraceae
Is Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil do in cosmetic products?
Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, 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: 15/10/2010