Cetyl Kombo Butterate
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?
Cetyl Kombo Butterate is the reaction product of cetyl alcohol with the fatty acids derived from the lipids pressed from the Kombo seed (Pycnanthus angolensis, Myristicaceae)
What does it do?
Cetyl Kombo Butterate 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
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Cetyl Kombo Butterate 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 Cetyl Kombo Butterate?
Cetyl Kombo Butterate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cetyl Kombo Butterate is the reaction product of cetyl alcohol with the fatty acids derived from the lipids pressed from the Kombo seed (Pycnanthus angolensis, Myristicaceae)
Is Cetyl Kombo Butterate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cetyl Kombo Butterate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cetyl Kombo Butterate do in cosmetic products?
Cetyl Kombo Butterate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting, viscosity controlling.
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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