Wool Powder
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Wool Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground hair, or fleece, of the sheep, Ovis Aries
What does it do?
Wool Powder is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Wool Powder 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 Wool Powder?
Wool Powder is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Wool Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground hair, or fleece, of the sheep, Ovis Aries
Is Wool Powder allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Wool Powder is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Wool Powder do in cosmetic products?
Wool Powder is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, 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: 15/10/2010