Hydrolyzed Laminaria Japonica Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrolyzed Laminaria Japonica Extract is the hydrolysate of the extract of the alga, Laminaria japonica, obtained by acid, enzyme, or other method of hydrolysis. The accepted scientific name for Laminaria japonica is Saccharina japonica.
What does it do?
Hydrolyzed Laminaria Japonica 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 protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Hydrolyzed Laminaria Japonica 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 Laminaria Japonica Extract?
Hydrolyzed Laminaria Japonica Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrolyzed Laminaria Japonica Extract is the hydrolysate of the extract of the alga, Laminaria japonica, obtained by acid, enzyme, or other method of hydrolysis. The accepted scientific name for Laminaria japonica is Saccharina japonica.
Is Hydrolyzed Laminaria Japonica Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrolyzed Laminaria Japonica Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrolyzed Laminaria Japonica Extract do in cosmetic products?
Hydrolyzed Laminaria Japonica Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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