Persea Gratissima Cera
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Persea Gratissima Cera is the semi-solid fraction of the oil of the Avocado, Persea gratissima, Lauraceae
What does it do?
Persea Gratissima Cera 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
Persea Gratissima Cera 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 Persea Gratissima Cera?
Persea Gratissima Cera is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Persea Gratissima Cera is the semi-solid fraction of the oil of the Avocado, Persea gratissima, Lauraceae
Is Persea Gratissima Cera allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Persea Gratissima Cera is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Persea Gratissima Cera do in cosmetic products?
Persea Gratissima Cera is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Persea Gratissima Cera?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Persea Gratissima Cera is 227200-57-9 / 8024-32-6.
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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: 15/10/2010