Butyloctanamide Mea
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Butyloctanamide MEA
What does it do?
Butyloctanamide Mea 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
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Butyloctanamide Mea 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 Butyloctanamide Mea?
Butyloctanamide Mea is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butyloctanamide MEA
Is Butyloctanamide Mea allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Butyloctanamide Mea is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Butyloctanamide Mea do in cosmetic products?
Butyloctanamide Mea is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning - miscellaneous, 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: 12/10/2020