Crocodile Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Crocodile Oil is the oil derived from crocodile fat that has been boiled and filtered.
What does it do?
Crocodile Oil 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
EU regulatory status
Crocodile 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 Crocodile Oil?
Crocodile Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Crocodile Oil is the oil derived from crocodile fat that has been boiled and filtered.
Is Crocodile Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Crocodile Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Crocodile Oil do in cosmetic products?
Crocodile Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 18/09/2014