Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the nuts of the Bertholletia excelsa, Lecythidaceae
What does it do?
Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
Bertholletia Excelsa 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 Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil?
Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the nuts of the Bertholletia excelsa, Lecythidaceae
Is Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil do in cosmetic products?
Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil is 356065-50-4.
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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: 05/10/2017