Porphyridium/zinc Ferment
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Porphyridium/Zinc Ferment is an extract of the fermentation product of porphyridium in the presence of zinc ions
What does it do?
Porphyridium/zinc Ferment is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Porphyridium/zinc Ferment is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 24). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Porphyridium/zinc Ferment?
Porphyridium/zinc Ferment is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Porphyridium/Zinc Ferment is an extract of the fermentation product of porphyridium in the presence of zinc ions
Is Porphyridium/zinc Ferment allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Porphyridium/zinc Ferment is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Porphyridium/zinc Ferment do in cosmetic products?
Porphyridium/zinc Ferment is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 15/10/2010