Selenium Sulfide
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-seborrheic, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Selenium disulphide
What does it do?
Selenium Sulfide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anti-seborrheic
helps regulate excess sebum production on skin and scalp
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Selenium Sulfide is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 49). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Selenium Sulfide?
Selenium Sulfide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Selenium disulphide
Is Selenium Sulfide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Selenium Sulfide is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Selenium Sulfide do in cosmetic products?
Selenium Sulfide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-seborrheic, hair conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Selenium Sulfide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Selenium Sulfide is 7488-56-4.
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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