Spent Grain Wax
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Spent Grain Wax is a product derived from the extraction of the residual dry spent grains obtained from the malting process in beer production.
What does it do?
Spent Grain Wax 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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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Spent Grain Wax 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 Wax?
Spent Grain Wax is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Spent Grain Wax is a product derived from the extraction of the residual dry spent grains obtained from the malting process in beer production.
Is Spent Grain Wax allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Spent Grain Wax is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Spent Grain Wax do in cosmetic products?
Spent Grain Wax is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, viscosity controlling.
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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: 26/02/2016