Hydrolyzed Grape Skin
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrolyzed Grape Skin is the hydrolysate of the skin of Vitis vinifera derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
What does it do?
Hydrolyzed Grape Skin 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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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
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Uv absorber
absorbs ultraviolet light, used in sunscreens and to protect formulations from UV degradation
EU regulatory status
Hydrolyzed Grape Skin 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 Grape Skin?
Hydrolyzed Grape Skin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrolyzed Grape Skin is the hydrolysate of the skin of Vitis vinifera derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Is Hydrolyzed Grape Skin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrolyzed Grape Skin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrolyzed Grape Skin do in cosmetic products?
Hydrolyzed Grape Skin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting, uv absorber.
What is the CAS number of Hydrolyzed Grape Skin?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydrolyzed Grape Skin is -.
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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: 02/12/2011