Banned in EU

Human Embryonic Induced Skin Pluripotent Cell Conditioned Media

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

What is it?

Human Embryonic Induced Skin Pluripotent Cell Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of induced pluripotent cells isolated from human embryonic skin after several days of growth.

What does it do?

Human Embryonic Induced Skin Pluripotent Cell Conditioned Media is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Humectant

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

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

  • Skin protecting

    helps shield skin from external environmental factors

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Human Embryonic Induced Skin Pluripotent Cell Conditioned Media 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 Embryonic Induced Skin Pluripotent Cell Conditioned Media?

Human Embryonic Induced Skin Pluripotent Cell Conditioned Media is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Human Embryonic Induced Skin Pluripotent Cell Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of induced pluripotent cells isolated from human embryonic skin after several days of growth.

Is Human Embryonic Induced Skin Pluripotent Cell Conditioned Media allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Human Embryonic Induced Skin Pluripotent Cell Conditioned Media is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Human Embryonic Induced Skin Pluripotent Cell Conditioned Media do in cosmetic products?

Human Embryonic Induced Skin Pluripotent Cell Conditioned Media is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning, skin protecting.

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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: 03/05/2018