Tetrahydroxy Protoberberine Chloride
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, hair conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tetrahydroxy Protoberberine Chloride is the organic compound.
What does it do?
Tetrahydroxy Protoberberine Chloride is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Tetrahydroxy Protoberberine Chloride 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 Tetrahydroxy Protoberberine Chloride?
Tetrahydroxy Protoberberine Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tetrahydroxy Protoberberine Chloride is the organic compound.
Is Tetrahydroxy Protoberberine Chloride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tetrahydroxy Protoberberine Chloride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tetrahydroxy Protoberberine Chloride do in cosmetic products?
Tetrahydroxy Protoberberine Chloride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, hair conditioning, skin protecting.
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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