Sphingomonas Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sphingomonas Extract is the extract of the microorganism, Sphingomonas, obtained through fermentation.
What does it do?
Sphingomonas Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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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
Sphingomonas 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 Sphingomonas Extract?
Sphingomonas Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sphingomonas Extract is the extract of the microorganism, Sphingomonas, obtained through fermentation.
Is Sphingomonas Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sphingomonas Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sphingomonas Extract do in cosmetic products?
Sphingomonas Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin protecting, 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: 02/07/2024