Lactoferricin
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
L-Phenylalanine, L-phenylalanyl-L-lysyl-L-cysteinyl-L-arginyl-L-arginyl-L-tryptophyl-L-glutaminyl-L-tryptophyl-L-arginyl-L-methionyl- L-lysyl-L-lysyl-L-leucylglycyl-L-alanyl-L-prolyl-L-seryl-L-isoleucyl-L-threonyl-L-cysteinyl-L-valyl-L-arginyl-L-arginyl-L-alanyl-, cyclic 3|->|20-disulfide
What does it do?
Lactoferricin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
EU regulatory status
Lactoferricin 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 Lactoferricin?
Lactoferricin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. L-Phenylalanine, L-phenylalanyl-L-lysyl-L-cysteinyl-L-arginyl-L-arginyl-L-tryptophyl-L-glutaminyl-L-tryptophyl-L-arginyl-L-methionyl- L-lysyl-L-lysyl-L-leucylglycyl-L-alanyl-L-prolyl-L-seryl-L-isoleucyl-L-threonyl-L-cysteinyl-L-valyl-L-arginyl-L-arginyl-L-alanyl-, cyclic 3|->|20-disulfide
Is Lactoferricin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Lactoferricin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Lactoferricin do in cosmetic products?
Lactoferricin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial.
What is the CAS number of Lactoferricin?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Lactoferricin is 146897-68-9.
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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: 13/10/2015