Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriophage 27
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin protecting, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriophage 27 is the bacteriophage replicated in the microorganism, Staphylococcus aureus.
What does it do?
Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriophage 27 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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 - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriophage 27 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 Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriophage 27?
Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriophage 27 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriophage 27 is the bacteriophage replicated in the microorganism, Staphylococcus aureus.
Is Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriophage 27 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriophage 27 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriophage 27 do in cosmetic products?
Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriophage 27 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, 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: 01/07/2024