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Hydrolyzed Lactobacillus

A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Hydrolyzed Lactobacillus is the hydrolysate of Lactobacillus derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.

What does it do?

Hydrolyzed Lactobacillus is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Hydrolyzed Lactobacillus 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 Lactobacillus?

Hydrolyzed Lactobacillus is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrolyzed Lactobacillus is the hydrolysate of Lactobacillus derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.

Is Hydrolyzed Lactobacillus allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Hydrolyzed Lactobacillus is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Hydrolyzed Lactobacillus do in cosmetic products?

Hydrolyzed Lactobacillus is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning.

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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: 07/07/2020