Sodium Funoran
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Funoran is the sodium salt of funoran, a sulfated polysaccharide extracted from red algae.
What does it do?
Sodium Funoran is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Sodium Funoran 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 Sodium Funoran?
Sodium Funoran is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Funoran is the sodium salt of funoran, a sulfated polysaccharide extracted from red algae.
Is Sodium Funoran allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Funoran is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Funoran do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Funoran is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
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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: 07/08/2024