Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media is 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 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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 conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem 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 Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media?
Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media is 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 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media 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 do in cosmetic products?
Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 17/08/2016