Anacardium Occidentale Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Anacardium Occidentale Extract is an extract of the seeds or the fruit of the Cashew, Anacardium occidentale L., Anacardiaceae
What does it do?
Anacardium Occidentale Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Anacardium Occidentale Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Anacardium Occidentale Extract?
Anacardium Occidentale Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Anacardium Occidentale Extract is an extract of the seeds or the fruit of the Cashew, Anacardium occidentale L., Anacardiaceae
Is Anacardium Occidentale Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Anacardium Occidentale Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Anacardium Occidentale Extract do in cosmetic products?
Anacardium Occidentale Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Anacardium Occidentale Extract?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Anacardium Occidentale Extract is 89958-30-5.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010