Lactobacillus/eel Skin/butylene Glycol Ferment Filtrate
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Lactobacillus/Eel Skin/Butylene Glycol Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of eel skin and butylene glycol by the microorganism, Lactobacillus.
What does it do?
Lactobacillus/eel Skin/butylene Glycol Ferment Filtrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Lactobacillus/eel Skin/butylene Glycol 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/eel Skin/butylene Glycol Ferment Filtrate?
Lactobacillus/eel Skin/butylene Glycol Ferment Filtrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Lactobacillus/Eel Skin/Butylene Glycol Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of eel skin and butylene glycol by the microorganism, Lactobacillus.
Is Lactobacillus/eel Skin/butylene Glycol Ferment Filtrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Lactobacillus/eel Skin/butylene Glycol Ferment Filtrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Lactobacillus/eel Skin/butylene Glycol Ferment Filtrate do in cosmetic products?
Lactobacillus/eel Skin/butylene Glycol Ferment Filtrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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