Banned in EU

Selenium/glycine Soja Sprout Extract

A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum, antioxidant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Selenium/Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sprout Extract is the selenium-enriched extract of the sprout of Glycine soja

What does it do?

Selenium/glycine Soja Sprout Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Anti-sebum

    helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Selenium/glycine Soja Sprout Extract is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 297), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Selenium/glycine Soja Sprout Extract?

Selenium/glycine Soja Sprout Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Selenium/Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sprout Extract is the selenium-enriched extract of the sprout of Glycine soja

Is Selenium/glycine Soja Sprout Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Selenium/glycine Soja Sprout Extract is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Selenium/glycine Soja Sprout Extract do in cosmetic products?

Selenium/glycine Soja Sprout Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum, antioxidant, skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Selenium/glycine Soja Sprout Extract?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Selenium/glycine Soja Sprout Extract is -.

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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