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Rhodobacter Sphaeroides Lysate Extract

A cosmetic ingredient used as bleaching in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Rhodobacter Sphaeroides Lysate Extract is the extract of a lysate of the cultured cells of Rhodobacter sphaeroides, Rhodobacteraceae.

What does it do?

Rhodobacter Sphaeroides Lysate Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Bleaching

    lightens hair or skin tone by chemically reducing pigment

EU regulatory status

Rhodobacter Sphaeroides Lysate Extract 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 Rhodobacter Sphaeroides Lysate Extract?

Rhodobacter Sphaeroides Lysate Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Rhodobacter Sphaeroides Lysate Extract is the extract of a lysate of the cultured cells of Rhodobacter sphaeroides, Rhodobacteraceae.

Is Rhodobacter Sphaeroides Lysate Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Rhodobacter Sphaeroides Lysate Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Rhodobacter Sphaeroides Lysate Extract do in cosmetic products?

Rhodobacter Sphaeroides Lysate Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bleaching.

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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: 13/03/2014