Timosaponin A3
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
\b-D-Galactopyranoside, (3\b-5\b-25S)-spirostan-3-yl 2-O-\b-\b-copyranosyl-
What does it do?
Timosaponin A3 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Timosaponin A3 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 Timosaponin A3?
Timosaponin A3 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. \b-D-Galactopyranoside, (3\b-5\b-25S)-spirostan-3-yl 2-O-\b-\b-copyranosyl-
Is Timosaponin A3 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Timosaponin A3 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Timosaponin A3 do in cosmetic products?
Timosaponin A3 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of Timosaponin A3?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Timosaponin A3 is 41059-79-4.
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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: 22/06/2016