Kousou
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Algae (U.S.)
What does it do?
Kousou 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
EU regulatory status
Kousou 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 Kousou?
Kousou is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Algae (U.S.)
Is Kousou allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Kousou is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Kousou do in cosmetic products?
Kousou is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin 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: 08/10/2015