Ocimum Tenuiflorum Callus Culture Lysate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ocimum Tenuiflorum Callus Culture Lysate
What does it do?
Ocimum Tenuiflorum Callus Culture Lysate 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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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
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Slip modifier
alters how a product spreads and feels on skin — typically making it glide more smoothly
EU regulatory status
Ocimum Tenuiflorum Callus Culture Lysate 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 Ocimum Tenuiflorum Callus Culture Lysate?
Ocimum Tenuiflorum Callus Culture Lysate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ocimum Tenuiflorum Callus Culture Lysate
Is Ocimum Tenuiflorum Callus Culture Lysate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ocimum Tenuiflorum Callus Culture Lysate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ocimum Tenuiflorum Callus Culture Lysate do in cosmetic products?
Ocimum Tenuiflorum Callus Culture Lysate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning - humectant, slip modifier.
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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