Ulva Pertusa Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as bleaching in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ulva Pertusa Extract (Retired) is the extract of the alga, Ulva pertusa.The INCI Name, Ulva Pertusa Extract, originally published in 2003, was designated with a retired status in 2015. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Ulva Pertusa Extract will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment based on the current genus and species name, Ulva Australis Extract.
What does it do?
Ulva Pertusa Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Bleaching
lightens hair or skin tone by chemically reducing pigment
EU regulatory status
Ulva Pertusa 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 Ulva Pertusa Extract?
Ulva Pertusa Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ulva Pertusa Extract (Retired) is the extract of the alga, Ulva pertusa.The INCI Name, Ulva Pertusa Extract, originally published in 2003, was designated with a retired status in 2015. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Ulva Pertusa Extract will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment based on the current genus and species name, Ulva Australis Extract.
Is Ulva Pertusa Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ulva Pertusa Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ulva Pertusa Extract do in cosmetic products?
Ulva Pertusa Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bleaching.
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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: 11/06/2018