Cucurbita Maxima Seed 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?
Cucurbita Maxima Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Cucurbita maxima.
What does it do?
Cucurbita Maxima Seed 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
Cucurbita Maxima Seed 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 Cucurbita Maxima Seed Oil?
Cucurbita Maxima Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cucurbita Maxima Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Cucurbita maxima.
Is Cucurbita Maxima Seed Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cucurbita Maxima Seed Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cucurbita Maxima Seed Oil do in cosmetic products?
Cucurbita Maxima Seed 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: 07/07/2020