Hydrogenated Evening Primrose Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrogenated Evening Primrose Oil is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Oenothero Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
What does it do?
Hydrogenated Evening Primrose 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
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
Hydrogenated Evening Primrose 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 Hydrogenated Evening Primrose Oil?
Hydrogenated Evening Primrose Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrogenated Evening Primrose Oil is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Oenothero Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
Is Hydrogenated Evening Primrose Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrogenated Evening Primrose Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrogenated Evening Primrose Oil do in cosmetic products?
Hydrogenated Evening Primrose Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Hydrogenated Evening Primrose Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydrogenated Evening Primrose Oil is -.
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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