Banned in EU

Human Bone Marrow Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract

A cosmetic ingredient used as bleaching, humectant, oral care in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Human Bone Marrow Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract is the extract of the growth media removed from cultures of human bone marrow stem cells after several days of growth. The starting media is Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium, and may or may not contain fetal bovine serum.

What does it do?

Human Bone Marrow Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Bleaching

    lightens hair or skin tone by chemically reducing pigment

  • Humectant

    draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

  • Oral care

    used in oral-hygiene products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental gels

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

  • Skin protecting

    helps shield skin from external environmental factors

  • Solvent

    dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Human Bone Marrow Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 416), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Human Bone Marrow Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract?

Human Bone Marrow Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Human Bone Marrow Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract is the extract of the growth media removed from cultures of human bone marrow stem cells after several days of growth. The starting media is Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium, and may or may not contain fetal bovine serum.

Is Human Bone Marrow Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Human Bone Marrow Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Human Bone Marrow Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract do in cosmetic products?

Human Bone Marrow Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bleaching, humectant, oral care, skin conditioning, skin protecting, solvent.

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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: 05/04/2019