What function does EARTHWORM SECRETION serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, EARTHWORM SECRETION carries the following function designation(s): HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING.

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EARTHWORM SECRETION

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Earthworm Secretion is the secretion obtained from the earthworm, Lumbricus rubellus.

EARTHWORM SECRETION is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for EARTHWORM SECRETION

INCI name

EARTHWORM SECRETION

Description

Earthworm Secretion is the secretion obtained from the earthworm, Lumbricus rubellus.

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Function

HUMECTANT SKIN CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT SKIN PROTECTING

How EARTHWORM SECRETION appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists EARTHWORM SECRETION as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

EARTHWORM SECRETION is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

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EARTHWORM SECRETION is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, EARTHWORM SECRETION carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for EARTHWORM SECRETION

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for EARTHWORM SECRETION from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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