Cuphea Lanceolata/viscosissima 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?
Cuphea Lanceolata/Viscosissima Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the hybrid of Cuphea lanceolata and Cuphea viscosissima.
What does it do?
Cuphea Lanceolata/viscosissima 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
Cuphea Lanceolata/viscosissima 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 Cuphea Lanceolata/viscosissima Seed Oil?
Cuphea Lanceolata/viscosissima Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cuphea Lanceolata/Viscosissima Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the hybrid of Cuphea lanceolata and Cuphea viscosissima.
Is Cuphea Lanceolata/viscosissima Seed Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cuphea Lanceolata/viscosissima Seed Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cuphea Lanceolata/viscosissima Seed Oil do in cosmetic products?
Cuphea Lanceolata/viscosissima 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: 24/04/2014