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ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.

104 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the ANTI-SEBORRHEIC function designation.

Ingredients with the ANTI-SEBORRHEIC function

Achillea Millefolium Extract is an extract of the leaves and flowers of the yarrow, Achillea millefolium L., Asteraceae

CAS 84082-83-7

"Yarrow oil". Achillea Millefolium Oil is the essential oil obtained from the flowering herb of the Yarrow, Achillea millefolium L., Astera…

CAS 8022-07-9 / 84082-83-7

Adiantum Pedatum Extract is an extract of the leaves of the fern, Adiantum pedatum L., Polypodiaceae

CAS 165800-54-4

Artemisia Annua Leaf Extract is the extract obtained from the leaves of the plant Artemisia annua L., Asteraceae

CAS 84775-74-6

1H-IMIDAZOLE, 1-[(1,1'-BIPHENYL)-4-YLPHENYLMETHYL]-

CAS 60628-96-8

Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruits of the Capsicum, Capsicum annuum L., Solanaceae

CAS 84625-29-6

Chelidonium Majus Extract is an extract of the leaves and aerial parts of the Celandine, Chelidonium majus L., Papaveraceae

CAS 84603-56-5

6-Cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methylpyridin-2(1H)-one, compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1)

CAS 41621-49-2III/61

2-Butanone, 1-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-

CAS 38083-17-9V/32

1H-IMIDAZOLE, 1-[(2-CHLOROPHENYL)DIPHENYLMETHYL]-

CAS 23593-75-1

Coal Tar is a thick liquid or semi-solid obtained as a by-product in the destructive distillation of bituminous coal

CAS 8007-45-2II/420

Coptis Japonica Extract is the extract of the whole plant of Coptis japonica, Ranunculaceae

CAS 223748-66-1

\b.-D-Glucopyranoside, (3.\b.,6.\a.,12.\b.,20E)-3,12-dihydroxydammara-20(22),24-dien-6-yl

CAS 174721-08-5

Hedera Helix Stem Extract is an extract of the stems of the Ivy, Hedera helix L., Araliaceae

CAS 84082-54-2

2-Hydroxyethanesulphonic acid, compound with 4,4'-[hexane-1,6-diylbis(oxy)]bis[benzenecarboxamidine] (2:1)

CAS 659-40-5V/47

Hydrolyzed Glucosyl Stevioside is the hydrolysate of Glucosyl Stevioside derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.

Ichthyolic acid, sodium salt

CAS 1340-06-3

Juniperus Communis Sprout Extract is an extract obtained from the sprouts of the Juniper, Juniperus communis L., Cupressaceae

CAS 84603-69-0

Kiwi Fruit Extract Beta-Glucan is the product obtained by the reaction of an extract of Actinidia Deliciosa Fruit (kiwi) and Beta-Glucan

Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of a growth media by the microorganism, Leuconostoc

How the ANTI-SEBORRHEIC function is used in CosIng

The ANTI-SEBORRHEIC function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 104 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.

Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.

Function assignments come from official EU CosIng data. They describe intended cosmetic use, but they do not replace regulatory review of each linked ingredient and any annex records tied to it.

Frequently asked questions

The ANTI-SEBORRHEIC function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 104 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory assigned this function. Function labels are standardised terms used in Product Information Files (PIF) and ingredient declarations.

Yes. An ingredient's function in the CosIng inventory is independent of its regulatory status. An ingredient with the ANTI-SEBORRHEIC function may also be listed in Annex II (prohibited), Annex III (restricted), or other annexes. Always check each ingredient's annex records for applicable conditions before formulating.

Ingredient functions are documented in the Product Information File (PIF) as part of the cosmetic product safety assessment. They describe the intended role of each ingredient in the formulation and support the safety assessor's review. Functions do not appear on consumer-facing product labels, which list only INCI names.

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