Is Human Lysozyme safe in cosmetics?
Human Lysozyme has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Human Lysozyme
INCI: HUMAN LYSOZYME
Human Lysozyme (CAS 89990-14-9 (human-origin); note: generic lysozyme (hen egg) is 9001-63-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial and skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
89990-14-9 (human-origin); note: generic lysozyme (hen egg) is 9001-63-2
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Function
Antimicrobial and skin conditioning agent
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not explicitly prohibited for cosmetics; recombinant version has cleaner regulatory pathway
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Human Lysozyme.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Human Lysozyme — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Human Lysozyme allowed in the EU?
Human Lysozyme EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Human Lysozyme do in cosmetics?
Human Lysozyme functions as: Antimicrobial and skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89990-14-9 (human-origin); note: generic lysozyme (hen egg) is 9001-63-2.
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