Hydnocarpus Pentandrus Kernel Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, nail conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydnocarpus Pentandrus Kernel Oil is the oil expressed from the kernel of Hydnocarpus pentandrus.
What does it do?
Hydnocarpus Pentandrus Kernel Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
-
Nail conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, or condition of fingernails and toenails
-
Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
-
Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Hydnocarpus Pentandrus Kernel 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 Hydnocarpus Pentandrus Kernel Oil?
Hydnocarpus Pentandrus Kernel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydnocarpus Pentandrus Kernel Oil is the oil expressed from the kernel of Hydnocarpus pentandrus.
Is Hydnocarpus Pentandrus Kernel Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydnocarpus Pentandrus Kernel Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydnocarpus Pentandrus Kernel Oil do in cosmetic products?
Hydnocarpus Pentandrus Kernel Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, nail conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 20/12/2012