Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Meadowfoam delta-lactone is the cyclic ester formed from meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba) seed oil fatty acids. It comprises mainly 6-pentadecyltetrahydropyran-2-one
What does it do?
Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone 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
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone 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 Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone?
Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Meadowfoam delta-lactone is the cyclic ester formed from meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba) seed oil fatty acids. It comprises mainly 6-pentadecyltetrahydropyran-2-one
Is Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone do in cosmetic products?
Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
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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: 15/10/2010