Queen Bee Larva
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Queen Bee Larva is the larvae obtained from various species of queen bees.
What does it do?
Queen Bee Larva is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Queen Bee Larva 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 Queen Bee Larva?
Queen Bee Larva is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Queen Bee Larva is the larvae obtained from various species of queen bees.
Is Queen Bee Larva allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Queen Bee Larva is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Queen Bee Larva do in cosmetic products?
Queen Bee Larva is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin 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: 08/02/2018