Human Colostrum Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Human Colostrum Extract is the extract of the fluid secreted by human mammory glands after birth.
What does it do?
Human Colostrum Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Human Colostrum 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 Colostrum Extract?
Human Colostrum Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Human Colostrum Extract is the extract of the fluid secreted by human mammory glands after birth.
Is Human Colostrum Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Human Colostrum Extract is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Human Colostrum Extract do in cosmetic products?
Human Colostrum Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - humectant.
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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: 12/10/2020