Spent Grain Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Spent Grain Extract is the extract of the residual dry spent grains obtained from the malting process in beer production.
What does it do?
Spent Grain Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
EU regulatory status
Spent Grain 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 Spent Grain Extract?
Spent Grain Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Spent Grain Extract is the extract of the residual dry spent grains obtained from the malting process in beer production.
Is Spent Grain Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Spent Grain Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Spent Grain Extract do in cosmetic products?
Spent Grain Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin protecting, skin conditioning - humectant.
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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: 26/06/2024