Hydrolyzed Palm Sophorolipids
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin protecting, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrolyzed Palm Sophorolipids is the hydrolysate of the product obtained by through fermentation by Candida bombicola with the fatty acids derived from Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
What does it do?
Hydrolyzed Palm Sophorolipids 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
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Hydrolyzed Palm Sophorolipids 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 Palm Sophorolipids?
Hydrolyzed Palm Sophorolipids is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrolyzed Palm Sophorolipids is the hydrolysate of the product obtained by through fermentation by Candida bombicola with the fatty acids derived from Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
Is Hydrolyzed Palm Sophorolipids allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrolyzed Palm Sophorolipids is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrolyzed Palm Sophorolipids do in cosmetic products?
Hydrolyzed Palm Sophorolipids is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin protecting, surfactant - cleansing.
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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: 08/10/2014