Moringa Drouhardii Seed Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Moringa Drouhardii Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa drouhardii, Moringaceae.
What does it do?
Moringa Drouhardii Seed Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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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
Moringa Drouhardii 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 Moringa Drouhardii Seed Oil?
Moringa Drouhardii Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Moringa Drouhardii Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa drouhardii, Moringaceae.
Is Moringa Drouhardii Seed Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Moringa Drouhardii Seed Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Moringa Drouhardii Seed Oil do in cosmetic products?
Moringa Drouhardii Seed Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, 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: 18/04/2018