Is Cutibacterium Acnes safe in cosmetics?
Cutibacterium Acnes has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cutibacterium Acnes
INCI: CUTIBACTERIUM ACNES
Cutibacterium Acnes (CAS Not assigned (living microorganism)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant; Skin Conditioning - Miscellaneous. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant; Skin Conditioning - Miscellaneous
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically prohibited or restricted; permitted under general cosmetic ingredient regulations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cutibacterium Acnes.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cutibacterium Acnes allowed in the EU?
Cutibacterium Acnes EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cutibacterium Acnes do in cosmetics?
Cutibacterium Acnes functions as: Antioxidant; Skin Conditioning - Miscellaneous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (living microorganism).
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