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Taraxacum Coreanum Phytoplacenta Culture Extract

A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, antioxidant, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Taraxacum Coreanum Phytoplacenta Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the phytoplacenta of Taraxacum coreanum.

What does it do?

Taraxacum Coreanum Phytoplacenta Culture Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antimicrobial

    kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Humectant

    draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

EU regulatory status

Taraxacum Coreanum Phytoplacenta Culture Extract 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 Taraxacum Coreanum Phytoplacenta Culture Extract?

Taraxacum Coreanum Phytoplacenta Culture Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Taraxacum Coreanum Phytoplacenta Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the phytoplacenta of Taraxacum coreanum.

Is Taraxacum Coreanum Phytoplacenta Culture Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Taraxacum Coreanum Phytoplacenta Culture Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Taraxacum Coreanum Phytoplacenta Culture Extract do in cosmetic products?

Taraxacum Coreanum Phytoplacenta Culture Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, antioxidant, hair conditioning, humectant, 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: 24/04/2020