Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fruit of Mauritia Flexuosa L., Palmaceae
What does it do?
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit 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
EU regulatory status
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit 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 Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil?
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fruit of Mauritia Flexuosa L., Palmaceae
Is Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil do in cosmetic products?
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil is 394239-67-9, 906350-92-3.
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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: 05/10/2017