Plasmalogens
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Plasmalogens are phosphoglycerides found primarily in neural tissue and are characterized by a vinyl ether linkage with a fatty alcohol at the sn-1 position and an ester linkage with an unsaturated fatty acid at the sn-2 position
What does it do?
Plasmalogens is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
EU regulatory status
Plasmalogens 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 Plasmalogens?
Plasmalogens is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Plasmalogens are phosphoglycerides found primarily in neural tissue and are characterized by a vinyl ether linkage with a fatty alcohol at the sn-1 position and an ester linkage with an unsaturated fatty acid at the sn-2 position
Is Plasmalogens allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Plasmalogens is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Plasmalogens do in cosmetic products?
Plasmalogens is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant.
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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: 11/11/2014