Bacopa Monnieri Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Bacopa Monnieri Oil is the volatile oil derived from the whole plant, Bacopa monnieri, Plantaginacea.
What does it do?
Bacopa Monnieri Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
EU regulatory status
Bacopa Monnieri 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 Bacopa Monnieri Oil?
Bacopa Monnieri Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Bacopa Monnieri Oil is the volatile oil derived from the whole plant, Bacopa monnieri, Plantaginacea.
Is Bacopa Monnieri Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Bacopa Monnieri Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Bacopa Monnieri Oil do in cosmetic products?
Bacopa Monnieri Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, hair conditioning.
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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: 13/07/2018