Borage Seed Oil/hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Borage Seed Oil/Hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Borago Officinalis Seed Oil with hydrogenated borago officinalis seed oil
What does it do?
Borage Seed Oil/hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
Borage Seed Oil/hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters 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 Borage Seed Oil/hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters?
Borage Seed Oil/hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Borage Seed Oil/Hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Borago Officinalis Seed Oil with hydrogenated borago officinalis seed oil
Is Borage Seed Oil/hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Borage Seed Oil/hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Borage Seed Oil/hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters do in cosmetic products?
Borage Seed Oil/hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of Borage Seed Oil/hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Borage Seed Oil/hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters is -.
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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