Viper Venom
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Viper Venom is the venom collected from one or more species of the viper, Viperidae.
What does it do?
Viper Venom 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
EU regulatory status
Viper Venom 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 Viper Venom?
Viper Venom is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Viper Venom is the venom collected from one or more species of the viper, Viperidae.
Is Viper Venom allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Viper Venom is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Viper Venom do in cosmetic products?
Viper Venom is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 23/06/2016