Is Epidermis Lipids safe in cosmetics?
Epidermis Lipids has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Epidermis Lipids
INCI: EPIDERMIS LIPIDS
Epidermis Lipids (CAS No single CAS — this is a complex mixture term. Composition varies by manufacturer (typically includes ceramides, cholesterol, free fatty acids, and/or phytosphingosine)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, skin-identical lipid replacement, barrier repair, emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
No single CAS — this is a complex mixture term. Composition varies by manufacturer (typically includes ceramides, cholesterol, free fatty acids, and/or phytosphingosine)
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Function
Skin conditioning, skin-identical lipid replacement, barrier repair, emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no FDA restriction; must comply with general cosmetic safety requirements
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Epidermis Lipids.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Epidermis Lipids.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Epidermis Lipids allowed in the EU?
Epidermis Lipids EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Epidermis Lipids do in cosmetics?
Epidermis Lipids functions as: Skin conditioning, skin-identical lipid replacement, barrier repair, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS — this is a complex mixture term. Composition varies by manufacturer (typically includes ceramides, cholesterol, free fatty acids, and/or phytosphingosine).
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