Yeast Polysaccharides
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polysaccharides, yeast-cell-wall
What does it do?
Yeast Polysaccharides is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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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
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Yeast Polysaccharides 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 Yeast Polysaccharides?
Yeast Polysaccharides is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polysaccharides, yeast-cell-wall
Is Yeast Polysaccharides allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Yeast Polysaccharides is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Yeast Polysaccharides do in cosmetic products?
Yeast Polysaccharides is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, skin conditioning, skin protecting, viscosity controlling.
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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