Human Urine Derived Stem Cell Conditioned Media
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Human Urine Derived Stem Cell Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of human urine derived 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 Urine Derived 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 conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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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 Urine Derived 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 Urine Derived Stem Cell Conditioned Media?
Human Urine Derived Stem Cell Conditioned Media is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Human Urine Derived Stem Cell Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of human urine derived 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 Urine Derived Stem Cell Conditioned Media allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Human Urine Derived Stem Cell Conditioned Media is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Human Urine Derived Stem Cell Conditioned Media do in cosmetic products?
Human Urine Derived Stem Cell Conditioned Media is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, 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: 13/12/2018