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Coconut Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters

A cosmetic ingredient used as absorbent, antioxidant, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Coconut Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil and Ethyl Ferulate.

What does it do?

Coconut Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Absorbent

    takes up water-based or oil-based substances

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Humectant

    draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

EU regulatory status

Coconut Oil Ethyl Ferulate 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 Coconut Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters?

Coconut Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Coconut Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil and Ethyl Ferulate.

Is Coconut Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Coconut Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Coconut Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters do in cosmetic products?

Coconut Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: absorbent, antioxidant, hair conditioning, humectant, 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: 06/09/2016