Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriophage Phi6
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriophage Phi6 is the bacteriophage Phi6 replicated in the microorganism, Staphylococcus aureus.
What does it do?
Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriophage Phi6 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anti-sebum
helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin
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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 Phi6 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 Phi6?
Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriophage Phi6 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriophage Phi6 is the bacteriophage Phi6 replicated in the microorganism, Staphylococcus aureus.
Is Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriophage Phi6 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriophage Phi6 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriophage Phi6 do in cosmetic products?
Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriophage Phi6 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum, 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: 25/06/2026