Passiflora Edulis Seed Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as bleaching, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Passiflora Edulis Seed Acid is the mixture of fatty acids derived from Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Passifloraceae.
What does it do?
Passiflora Edulis Seed Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Bleaching
lightens hair or skin tone by chemically reducing pigment
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Passiflora Edulis Seed Acid 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 Passiflora Edulis Seed Acid?
Passiflora Edulis Seed Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Passiflora Edulis Seed Acid is the mixture of fatty acids derived from Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Passifloraceae.
Is Passiflora Edulis Seed Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Passiflora Edulis Seed Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Passiflora Edulis Seed Acid do in cosmetic products?
Passiflora Edulis Seed Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bleaching, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 27/05/2014