Starfish Coelomic Fluid Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - occlusive in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Starfish Coelomic Fluid Extract is the extract derived from the coelomic fluid of the starfish
What does it do?
Starfish Coelomic Fluid Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - occlusive
forms an occlusive layer on the skin to slow water loss, complementing humectants
EU regulatory status
Starfish Coelomic Fluid Extract is listed in the EU's CosIng inventory with the note below. Whether a ban or restriction applies can depend on the exact form or source of the ingredient.
Notes: Please consider whether entry 419 of Annex II to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 is applicable. According to entry 419, category 1 material and Category 2 material as defined in Articles 4 and 5 respectively of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, and ingredients derived therefrom are prohibited in cosmetics products. Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 has been repealed and replaced by Regulation No. 1069/2009. For Category 1 and 2 materials in Regulation No. 1069/2009, please see Article 8 and 9, respectively.
Frequently asked questions
What is Starfish Coelomic Fluid Extract?
Starfish Coelomic Fluid Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Starfish Coelomic Fluid Extract is the extract derived from the coelomic fluid of the starfish
Is Starfish Coelomic Fluid Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Not clear-cut. Starfish Coelomic Fluid Extract is listed in CosIng with an EU note. Whether a ban or restriction applies can depend on the exact form or source of the ingredient.
What does Starfish Coelomic Fluid Extract do in cosmetic products?
Starfish Coelomic Fluid Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - occlusive.
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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: 09/11/2026