Cuphea Viscosissima Seed Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cuphea Viscosissima Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Cuphea viscosissima
What does it do?
Cuphea Viscosissima Seed Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Cuphea 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 Viscosissima Seed Oil?
Cuphea Viscosissima Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cuphea Viscosissima Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Cuphea viscosissima
Is Cuphea Viscosissima Seed Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cuphea Viscosissima Seed Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cuphea Viscosissima Seed Oil do in cosmetic products?
Cuphea Viscosissima Seed Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Cuphea Viscosissima Seed Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cuphea Viscosissima Seed Oil is 91722-53-1.
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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