Lipomyces Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning - humectant, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Lipomyces Oil
What does it do?
Lipomyces Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Lipomyces 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 Lipomyces Oil?
Lipomyces Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Lipomyces Oil
Is Lipomyces Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Lipomyces Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Lipomyces Oil do in cosmetic products?
Lipomyces Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning - humectant, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 12/10/2020