Ethyl Turtlate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ethyl Turtlate is the ester of ethyl alcohol and the fatty acid obtained from Turtle Oil
What does it do?
Ethyl Turtlate 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
EU regulatory status
Ethyl Turtlate 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 Ethyl Turtlate?
Ethyl Turtlate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethyl Turtlate is the ester of ethyl alcohol and the fatty acid obtained from Turtle Oil
Is Ethyl Turtlate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ethyl Turtlate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ethyl Turtlate do in cosmetic products?
Ethyl Turtlate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 15/10/2010