Casein

Casein is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 1,149 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameCASEIN
FunctionANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number9000-71-9
EC number232-555-1
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies1,149 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches22,200

Used in

Eye Moisturizers 100%

Frequently asked

What does Casein do in skincare?
Casein functions as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Casein allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Casein?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially eye moisturizers (100% of its uses).

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