Wine Lees Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as colorant, hair conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Wine Lees Extract is the extract of the lees derived from Wine.
What does it do?
Wine Lees Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Colorant
imparts colour to a cosmetic product
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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
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
EU regulatory status
Wine Lees 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 Wine Lees Extract?
Wine Lees Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Wine Lees Extract is the extract of the lees derived from Wine.
Is Wine Lees Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Wine Lees Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Wine Lees Extract do in cosmetic products?
Wine Lees Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: colorant, hair conditioning, skin protecting, skin conditioning - humectant.
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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: 25/09/2023