Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
Associated with acne pathogenesis in certain strains; comedogenicity rating approximately 2 (low-moderate pore-clogging potential); patch testing recommended. Formerly classified as Propionibacterium acnes; naturally the dominant bacterium on facial skin (>60% of skin bacteria); biotechnology origin; specific beneficial strains (e.g., subspecies defendens) are being developed for cosmetic applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cutibacterium Acnes safe in cosmetics?
Associated with acne pathogenesis in certain strains; comedogenicity rating approximately 2 (low-moderate pore-clogging potential); patch testing recommended. Formerly classified as Propionibacterium acnes; naturally the dominant bacterium on facial skin (>60% of skin bacteria); biotechnology origin; specific beneficial strains (e.g., subspecies defendens) are being developed for cosmetic applications The EU classifies Cutibacterium Acnes as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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).
What is the Margin of Safety for Cutibacterium Acnes?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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