Oenocarpus Bacaba Fruit Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as moisturising, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Oenocarpus Bacaba Fruit Oil is the oil expressed from the fruits of Oenocarpus Bacaba, Arecaceae
What does it do?
Oenocarpus Bacaba Fruit Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Moisturising
increases the water content of skin or hair, leaving it softer and more pliable
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Oenocarpus Bacaba 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 Oenocarpus Bacaba Fruit Oil?
Oenocarpus Bacaba Fruit Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oenocarpus Bacaba Fruit Oil is the oil expressed from the fruits of Oenocarpus Bacaba, Arecaceae
Is Oenocarpus Bacaba Fruit Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Oenocarpus Bacaba Fruit Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Oenocarpus Bacaba Fruit Oil do in cosmetic products?
Oenocarpus Bacaba Fruit Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: moisturising, 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: 15/10/2010