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Lactobacillus/amaranthus Caudatus Seed Flour Ferment Filtrate

A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, buffering, exfoliating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Lactobacillus/Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Flour Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the fermentation product of the flour derived from the finely ground seeds of Amaranthus caudatus by the microorganism Lactobacillus.

What does it do?

Lactobacillus/amaranthus Caudatus Seed Flour Ferment Filtrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

  • Buffering

    stabilises the pH of a product

  • Exfoliating

    removes dead skin cells from the surface, revealing fresher skin underneath

  • Skin protecting

    helps shield skin from external environmental factors

EU regulatory status

Lactobacillus/amaranthus Caudatus Seed Flour Ferment Filtrate 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 Lactobacillus/amaranthus Caudatus Seed Flour Ferment Filtrate?

Lactobacillus/amaranthus Caudatus Seed Flour Ferment Filtrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Lactobacillus/Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Flour Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the fermentation product of the flour derived from the finely ground seeds of Amaranthus caudatus by the microorganism Lactobacillus.

Is Lactobacillus/amaranthus Caudatus Seed Flour Ferment Filtrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Lactobacillus/amaranthus Caudatus Seed Flour Ferment Filtrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Lactobacillus/amaranthus Caudatus Seed Flour Ferment Filtrate do in cosmetic products?

Lactobacillus/amaranthus Caudatus Seed Flour Ferment Filtrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, buffering, exfoliating, 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: 07/07/2020