Humic Shale Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Humic Shale Extract is the extract of humic shale.
What does it do?
Humic Shale 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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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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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
Humic Shale Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Humic Shale Extract?
Humic Shale Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Humic Shale Extract is the extract of humic shale.
Is Humic Shale Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Humic Shale Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Humic Shale Extract do in cosmetic products?
Humic Shale Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, hair conditioning, 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: 05/04/2019