Linum Usitatissimum Seed Polysaccharide
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair fixing, hair waving or straightening in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Polysaccharide is the polysaccharide fraction isolated from the seeds of Linum usitatissimum, Linaceae.
What does it do?
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Polysaccharide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair fixing
holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand
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Hair waving or straightening
permanently changes the shape of hair through chemical reduction and re-oxidation of the hair's disulfide bonds
EU regulatory status
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Polysaccharide 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 Linum Usitatissimum Seed Polysaccharide?
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Polysaccharide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Polysaccharide is the polysaccharide fraction isolated from the seeds of Linum usitatissimum, Linaceae.
Is Linum Usitatissimum Seed Polysaccharide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Linum Usitatissimum Seed Polysaccharide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Linum Usitatissimum Seed Polysaccharide do in cosmetic products?
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Polysaccharide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair fixing, hair waving or straightening.
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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: 08/06/2016