Hydrogenated Horse Fat
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum, hair conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrogenated Horse Fat is the product obtained by the hydrogenation of Horse Fat
What does it do?
Hydrogenated Horse Fat is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anti-sebum
helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Hydrogenated Horse Fat 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 Horse Fat?
Hydrogenated Horse Fat is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrogenated Horse Fat is the product obtained by the hydrogenation of Horse Fat
Is Hydrogenated Horse Fat allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrogenated Horse Fat is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrogenated Horse Fat do in cosmetic products?
Hydrogenated Horse Fat is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum, hair conditioning, skin protecting, viscosity controlling.
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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: 02/06/2016