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MUSTELA CERA

CAS Number
8023-74-3
Function
Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status Permitted
🇺🇸 US Status prohibited
US Notes | Allowed — not prohibited or restricted personalcarecouncil | | **Safety Concerns** | Animal-derived (mink); ethical/sourcing concerns; potential for adulteration; largely replaced by plant-based alternatives in COSMOS-compliant formulations | | **Common Product Categories** | Lip balms, rich cr...

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Expert Verdict

MUSTELA CERA is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

cosing-sourced eu-permitted skin-conditioning hair-conditioning emollient needs-enrichment

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MUSTELA CERA safe in cosmetics?

MUSTELA CERA is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions. The EU classifies MUSTELA CERA as "Permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is MUSTELA CERA allowed in the EU?

MUSTELA CERA EU regulatory status: Permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does MUSTELA CERA do in cosmetics?

MUSTELA CERA functions as: Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8023-74-3.

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