Allowed in EU

Lactobacillus/bark/lycium Chinense Fruit/apricot Kernel/artemisia Capillaris Leaf/root/soybean Seed/houttuynia Cordata/mistletoe/poria Cocos Ferment Filtrate

A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Lactobacillus/(Cudrania Tricuspidata/Paeonia Suffruticosa) Bark/Lycium Chinense Fruit/Apricot Kernel/Artemisia Capillaris Leaf/(Angelica Dahurica/Scutellaria Baicalensis) Root/Soybean Seed/Houttuynia Cordata/Mistletoe/Poria Cocos Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the bark of Cudrania tricuspidata, and Paeonia suffruticosa; the fruits of Lycium chinense; the kernels of Prunus armeniaca (apricot); the leaves of Artemisia capillaris; the roots of Angelica dahurica , and Scutellaria baicalensis; the seeds of Glycine soja (soybean); the whole plants, Houttuynia cordata, and Viscum album (mistletoe); and the fungus, Poria cocos, by the microorganism Lactobacillus.

What does it do?

Lactobacillus/bark/lycium Chinense Fruit/apricot Kernel/artemisia Capillaris Leaf/root/soybean Seed/houttuynia Cordata/mistletoe/poria Cocos Ferment Filtrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Humectant

    draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

  • Skin protecting

    helps shield skin from external environmental factors

EU regulatory status

Lactobacillus/bark/lycium Chinense Fruit/apricot Kernel/artemisia Capillaris Leaf/root/soybean Seed/houttuynia Cordata/mistletoe/poria Cocos 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/bark/lycium Chinense Fruit/apricot Kernel/artemisia Capillaris Leaf/root/soybean Seed/houttuynia Cordata/mistletoe/poria Cocos Ferment Filtrate?

Lactobacillus/bark/lycium Chinense Fruit/apricot Kernel/artemisia Capillaris Leaf/root/soybean Seed/houttuynia Cordata/mistletoe/poria Cocos Ferment Filtrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Lactobacillus/(Cudrania Tricuspidata/Paeonia Suffruticosa) Bark/Lycium Chinense Fruit/Apricot Kernel/Artemisia Capillaris Leaf/(Angelica Dahurica/Scutellaria Baicalensis) Root/Soybean Seed/Houttuynia Cordata/Mistletoe/Poria Cocos Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the bark of Cudrania tricuspidata, and Paeonia suffruticosa; the fruits of Lycium chinense; the kernels of Prunus armeniaca (apricot); the leaves of Artemisia capillaris; the roots of Angelica dahurica , and Scutellaria baicalensis; the seeds of Glycine soja (soybean); the whole plants, Houttuynia cordata, and Viscum album (mistletoe); and the fungus, Poria cocos, by the microorganism Lactobacillus.

Is Lactobacillus/bark/lycium Chinense Fruit/apricot Kernel/artemisia Capillaris Leaf/root/soybean Seed/houttuynia Cordata/mistletoe/poria Cocos Ferment Filtrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Lactobacillus/bark/lycium Chinense Fruit/apricot Kernel/artemisia Capillaris Leaf/root/soybean Seed/houttuynia Cordata/mistletoe/poria Cocos Ferment Filtrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Lactobacillus/bark/lycium Chinense Fruit/apricot Kernel/artemisia Capillaris Leaf/root/soybean Seed/houttuynia Cordata/mistletoe/poria Cocos Ferment Filtrate do in cosmetic products?

Lactobacillus/bark/lycium Chinense Fruit/apricot Kernel/artemisia Capillaris Leaf/root/soybean Seed/houttuynia Cordata/mistletoe/poria Cocos Ferment Filtrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, 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: 05/02/2018