Staphylococcus Epidermidis
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Staphylococcus Epidermidis is a gram-positive bacterium commensal with human skin.
What does it do?
Staphylococcus Epidermidis 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
EU regulatory status
Staphylococcus Epidermidis 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 Epidermidis?
Staphylococcus Epidermidis is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Staphylococcus Epidermidis is a gram-positive bacterium commensal with human skin.
Is Staphylococcus Epidermidis allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Staphylococcus Epidermidis is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Staphylococcus Epidermidis do in cosmetic products?
Staphylococcus Epidermidis is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
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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: 11/06/2014