Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Oxycoccus palustris, Ericaceae
What does it do?
Oxycoccus Palustris 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 - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Oxycoccus Palustris 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 Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil?
Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Oxycoccus palustris, Ericaceae
Is Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil do in cosmetic products?
Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting.
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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