Banned in EU

Human Tooth Pulp Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract

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

What is it?

Human Tooth Pulp Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract is the extract of the growth media removed from cultures of human tooth pulp 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 Tooth Pulp Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • 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

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Human Tooth Pulp 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 Tooth Pulp Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract?

Human Tooth Pulp Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Human Tooth Pulp Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract is the extract of the growth media removed from cultures of human tooth pulp 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 Tooth Pulp Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Human Tooth Pulp 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 Tooth Pulp Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract do in cosmetic products?

Human Tooth Pulp Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, 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: 05/04/2019