Angelica Sinensis Root Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as flavouring, fragrance, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Angelica Sinensis Root Oil is the volatile oil derived from the roots of Angelica sinensis. (The accepted scientific name for Angelica sinensis is Angelica sinensis var. sinensis).
What does it do?
Angelica Sinensis Root Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Flavouring
adds taste to oral-care products like toothpaste and mouthwash
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Angelica Sinensis Root Oil 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 Angelica Sinensis Root Oil?
Angelica Sinensis Root Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Angelica Sinensis Root Oil is the volatile oil derived from the roots of Angelica sinensis. (The accepted scientific name for Angelica sinensis is Angelica sinensis var. sinensis).
Is Angelica Sinensis Root Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Angelica Sinensis Root Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Angelica Sinensis Root Oil do in cosmetic products?
Angelica Sinensis Root Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: flavouring, fragrance, hair conditioning, perfuming, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 30/04/2020