Phytosteryl Caprylate/caprate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Phytosteryl Caprylate/Caprate is the ester of Phytosterol with a mixture of Caprylic Acid and Capric Acid
What does it do?
Phytosteryl Caprylate/caprate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
-
Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Phytosteryl Caprylate/caprate 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 Phytosteryl Caprylate/caprate?
Phytosteryl Caprylate/caprate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Phytosteryl Caprylate/Caprate is the ester of Phytosterol with a mixture of Caprylic Acid and Capric Acid
Is Phytosteryl Caprylate/caprate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Phytosteryl Caprylate/caprate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Phytosteryl Caprylate/caprate do in cosmetic products?
Phytosteryl Caprylate/caprate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Phytosteryl Caprylate/caprate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Phytosteryl Caprylate/caprate is -.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010