Hydrolyzed Eel Head Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrolyzed Eel Head Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the head of the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica, derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.
What does it do?
Hydrolyzed Eel Head Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
EU regulatory status
Hydrolyzed Eel Head 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 Hydrolyzed Eel Head Extract?
Hydrolyzed Eel Head Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrolyzed Eel Head Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the head of the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica, derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.
Is Hydrolyzed Eel Head Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrolyzed Eel Head Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrolyzed Eel Head Extract do in cosmetic products?
Hydrolyzed Eel Head Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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