Antimicrobial
CUTIBACTERIUM ACNES BACTERIOPHAGES
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Bacteriophages (viruses) selectively targeting acne-causing C. acnes bacteria. Novel and biologically active; promising but lacks long-term cosmetic safety data.
Function
Skin benefits
- Targeted phage activity against acne-causing bacteria
- Microbiome-friendly alternative to broad antimicrobials
Known concerns
- Novel cosmetic ingredient with no CIR/SCCS opinion
- Living biological agent - stability and contamination risks
- Long-term skin microbiome effects unstudied
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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