Snail Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Snail Extract is the extract of the body of the snail, Pomacea canaliculata.
What does it do?
Snail Extract 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
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Snail 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 Snail Extract?
Snail Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Snail Extract is the extract of the body of the snail, Pomacea canaliculata.
Is Snail Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Snail Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Snail Extract do in cosmetic products?
Snail Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 21/01/2014