Spent Grain Powder
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, bulking, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Spent Grain Powder is the finely ground powder of the of the residual dry spent grains obtained from the malting process in beer production.
What does it do?
Spent Grain Powder 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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Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
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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
EU regulatory status
Spent Grain Powder 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 Powder?
Spent Grain Powder is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Spent Grain Powder is the finely ground powder of the of the residual dry spent grains obtained from the malting process in beer production.
Is Spent Grain Powder allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Spent Grain Powder is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Spent Grain Powder do in cosmetic products?
Spent Grain Powder is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, bulking, hair conditioning, skin protecting.
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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: 26/08/2024