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Boesenbergia Pandurata Root Oil

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, oral care, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Boesenbergia Pandurata Root Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the steam distillation of the roots of Boesenbergia Pandurata, Zingiberaceae

What does it do?

Boesenbergia Pandurata Root Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Oral care

    used in oral-hygiene products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental gels

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

EU regulatory status

Boesenbergia Pandurata 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 Boesenbergia Pandurata Root Oil?

Boesenbergia Pandurata Root Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Boesenbergia Pandurata Root Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the steam distillation of the roots of Boesenbergia Pandurata, Zingiberaceae

Is Boesenbergia Pandurata Root Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Boesenbergia Pandurata Root Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Boesenbergia Pandurata Root Oil do in cosmetic products?

Boesenbergia Pandurata Root Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, oral care, skin 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: 15/10/2010