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Nicotinoyl Peg-4 Ethylascorbyl Succinate

A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum, antioxidant, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Nicotinoyl PEG-4 Ethylascorbyl Succinate is the organic compound.

What does it do?

Nicotinoyl Peg-4 Ethylascorbyl Succinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Anti-sebum

    helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin

  • Antioxidant

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

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

EU regulatory status

Nicotinoyl Peg-4 Ethylascorbyl Succinate 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 Nicotinoyl Peg-4 Ethylascorbyl Succinate?

Nicotinoyl Peg-4 Ethylascorbyl Succinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Nicotinoyl PEG-4 Ethylascorbyl Succinate is the organic compound.

Is Nicotinoyl Peg-4 Ethylascorbyl Succinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Nicotinoyl Peg-4 Ethylascorbyl Succinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Nicotinoyl Peg-4 Ethylascorbyl Succinate do in cosmetic products?

Nicotinoyl Peg-4 Ethylascorbyl Succinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum, antioxidant, hair 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: 20/01/2014