Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Opuntia ficus-indica.
What does it do?
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Opuntia Ficus-Indica 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 Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil?
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Opuntia ficus-indica.
Is Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil do in cosmetic products?
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil is 90082-21-6.
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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: 18/11/2016