Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, humectant, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract is the extract of the growth media removed from cultures of human umbilical mesenchymal 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 Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract 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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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Human Umbilical Mesenchymal 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 Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract?
Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract is the extract of the growth media removed from cultures of human umbilical mesenchymal 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 Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Human Umbilical Mesenchymal 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 Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract do in cosmetic products?
Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, humectant, 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: 21/10/2019