Argemone Mexicana Seed Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Argemone Mexicana Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the prickly poppy, Argemone mexicana, Papaveraceae
What does it do?
Argemone Mexicana Seed Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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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
Argemone Mexicana Seed 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 Argemone Mexicana Seed Oil?
Argemone Mexicana Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Argemone Mexicana Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the prickly poppy, Argemone mexicana, Papaveraceae
Is Argemone Mexicana Seed Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Argemone Mexicana Seed Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Argemone Mexicana Seed Oil do in cosmetic products?
Argemone Mexicana Seed Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Argemone Mexicana Seed Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Argemone Mexicana Seed Oil is 225233-94-3.
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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