Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Jatropha curcas, Euphorbiaceae.
What does it do?
Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil 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 conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Jatropha Curcas Seed 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 Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil?
Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Jatropha curcas, Euphorbiaceae.
Is Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil do in cosmetic products?
Jatropha Curcas Seed Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 15/04/2019