Black Soldier Fly Larva Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Black Soldier Fly Larva Oil is the oil expressed from the larva obtained from the black soldier fly Hermetia illucens.
What does it do?
Black Soldier Fly Larva 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
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Black Soldier Fly Larva 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 Black Soldier Fly Larva Oil?
Black Soldier Fly Larva Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Black Soldier Fly Larva Oil is the oil expressed from the larva obtained from the black soldier fly Hermetia illucens.
Is Black Soldier Fly Larva Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Black Soldier Fly Larva Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Black Soldier Fly Larva Oil do in cosmetic products?
Black Soldier Fly Larva Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting.
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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: 01/04/2019