Streptococcus Thermophilus Extracellular Vesicles
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, bleaching, chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Streptococcus Thermophilus Extracellular Vesicles are the extracellular vesicles released into and isolated from the growth media removed from cell cultures of the microorganism, Streptococcus thermophilus.
What does it do?
Streptococcus Thermophilus Extracellular Vesicles is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Bleaching
lightens hair or skin tone by chemically reducing pigment
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Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability
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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 Thermophilus Extracellular Vesicles 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 Thermophilus Extracellular Vesicles?
Streptococcus Thermophilus Extracellular Vesicles is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Streptococcus Thermophilus Extracellular Vesicles are the extracellular vesicles released into and isolated from the growth media removed from cell cultures of the microorganism, Streptococcus thermophilus.
Is Streptococcus Thermophilus Extracellular Vesicles allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Streptococcus Thermophilus Extracellular Vesicles is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Streptococcus Thermophilus Extracellular Vesicles do in cosmetic products?
Streptococcus Thermophilus Extracellular Vesicles is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, bleaching, chelating, 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: 28/04/2025