Hydrolyzed Sea Cucumber Protein
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrolyzed Sea Cucumber Protein is the hydrolysate of the protein derived from the sea cucumber, Apostichopus japonicus, derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis, Stichopodidae.
What does it do?
Hydrolyzed Sea Cucumber Protein 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
EU regulatory status
Hydrolyzed Sea Cucumber Protein 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 Sea Cucumber Protein?
Hydrolyzed Sea Cucumber Protein is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrolyzed Sea Cucumber Protein is the hydrolysate of the protein derived from the sea cucumber, Apostichopus japonicus, derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis, Stichopodidae.
Is Hydrolyzed Sea Cucumber Protein allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrolyzed Sea Cucumber Protein is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrolyzed Sea Cucumber Protein do in cosmetic products?
Hydrolyzed Sea Cucumber Protein is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant.
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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: 05/02/2018