Is Staphylococcus Epidermidis safe in cosmetics?
Staphylococcus Epidermidis has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Staphylococcus Epidermidis
INCI: STAPHYLOCOCCUS EPIDERMIDIS
Staphylococcus Epidermidis (CAS None assigned (whole microorganism, not a defined chemical substance)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (probiotic/microbiome-balancing ingredient). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
None assigned (whole microorganism, not a defined chemical substance)
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Function
Skin conditioning (probiotic/microbiome-balancing ingredient)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific prohibition; used in cosmetic products; FDA has not issued specific guidance on live probiotics in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Staphylococcus Epidermidis.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Staphylococcus Epidermidis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Staphylococcus Epidermidis allowed in the EU?
Staphylococcus Epidermidis EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Staphylococcus Epidermidis do in cosmetics?
Staphylococcus Epidermidis functions as: Skin conditioning (probiotic/microbiome-balancing ingredient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None assigned (whole microorganism, not a defined chemical substance).
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