Subtilisin
Subtilisin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a keratolytic, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | SUBTILISIN |
| Function | KERATOLYTIC, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 9014-01-1 |
| EC number | 232-752-2 |
| Prevalence | 7 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 590 |
Used in
Exfoliators 28.6%Face Cleansers 28.6%Body Scrubs 14.3%Overnight Masks 14.3%Wash Off Masks 14.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Subtilisin do in skincare?
- Subtilisin functions as a keratolytic, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Subtilisin allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Subtilisin?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially exfoliators (28.6% of its uses).
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