The metallic element copper, listed among others as a colorant and antimicrobial.
What it is
Copper is, according to CosIng, a metallic element. CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial, astringent, colorant, hair-conditioning, skin-protecting and humectant skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the physical form, such as powder or particle size.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
- Colorant
- Exclusively or mainly intended to colour the cosmetic product, the body as a whole or certain parts thereof, by absorption or reflection of visible light; (precursors of oxidative hair colorants shall be deemed colorants). All authorised colorants are substances in the positive list of Annex IV to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Skin protecting
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
- Skin conditioning – humectant
- Increasing the water content of the top layers of the skin. Humectants are primarily hygroscopic agents drawing moisture from the surrounding air.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Scientific opinions (SCCS)
Opinions of the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety that mention this ingredient. They assess specific uses and concentrations; read the opinion for its scope.
Products with this ingredient (6)
- Wygładzająco-rozświetlający krem na dzień do skóry atopowej i przesuszonej 50 ml · HDREY
- Wygładzająco-rozświetlający krem na noc do skóry atopowej i przesuszonej 50 ml · HDREY
- Wygładzająco-rozświetlający krem na dzień SPF 30 do skóry z przebarwieniami 50 ml · HDREY
- Wygładzająco-rozświetlający krem na noc do skóry z przebarwieniami 50 ml · HDREY
- Wygładzająco-rozświetlający krem na dzień z peptydami i złotem SPF 30 – 50 ml · HDREY
- Dr Irena Eris PERFECT CREATION 914 Rewitalizujący Koncentrat Do Twarzy z 24K Złotem 30 ml · Dr Irena Eris