Halobacterium Salinarum Carotenoids
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, colorant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Halobacterium Salinarum Carotenoids is the carotenoid fraction derived from a biomass of the microorganism Halobacterium salinarum.
What does it do?
Halobacterium Salinarum Carotenoids 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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Colorant
imparts colour to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
Halobacterium Salinarum Carotenoids 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 Halobacterium Salinarum Carotenoids?
Halobacterium Salinarum Carotenoids is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Halobacterium Salinarum Carotenoids is the carotenoid fraction derived from a biomass of the microorganism Halobacterium salinarum.
Is Halobacterium Salinarum Carotenoids allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Halobacterium Salinarum Carotenoids is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Halobacterium Salinarum Carotenoids do in cosmetic products?
Halobacterium Salinarum Carotenoids is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, colorant.
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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: 21/10/2019