Sponge
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sponge is the dried, ground skeleton of one or more species of Spongia
What does it do?
Sponge is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Sponge 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 Sponge?
Sponge is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sponge is the dried, ground skeleton of one or more species of Spongia
Is Sponge allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sponge is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sponge do in cosmetic products?
Sponge is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 15/10/2010