Streptococcus Infantis
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Streptococcus Infantis is the bacteria, Streptococcus infantis.
What does it do?
Streptococcus Infantis is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
Streptococcus Infantis 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 Streptococcus Infantis?
Streptococcus Infantis is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Streptococcus Infantis is the bacteria, Streptococcus infantis.
Is Streptococcus Infantis allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Streptococcus Infantis is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Streptococcus Infantis do in cosmetic products?
Streptococcus Infantis is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 25/06/2026