Cage-shaped carbon molecules, listed as an antimicrobial and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Fullerenes are, according to CosIng, a class of carbon molecules with an icosahedral cage structure; the best-known member is the football-shaped C60 molecule. CosIng lists them as an antimicrobial and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of skin care 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 which fullerenes are present or in what form.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
- Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
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.