Hydrolyzed Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as flavouring, humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrolyzed Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the fruit of Malpighia glabra, Malpighiaceae, derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.
What does it do?
Hydrolyzed Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Flavouring
adds taste to oral-care products like toothpaste and mouthwash
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
EU regulatory status
Hydrolyzed Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract 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 Hydrolyzed Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract?
Hydrolyzed Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrolyzed Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the fruit of Malpighia glabra, Malpighiaceae, derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.
Is Hydrolyzed Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrolyzed Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrolyzed Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract do in cosmetic products?
Hydrolyzed Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: flavouring, humectant.
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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: 05/04/2019