Pistacia Lentiscus Seed Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Pistacia lentiscus, Anacardiaceae.
What does it do?
Pistacia Lentiscus Seed Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
EU regulatory status
Pistacia Lentiscus 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 Pistacia Lentiscus Seed Oil?
Pistacia Lentiscus Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Pistacia lentiscus, Anacardiaceae.
Is Pistacia Lentiscus Seed Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Pistacia Lentiscus Seed Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pistacia Lentiscus Seed Oil do in cosmetic products?
Pistacia Lentiscus Seed Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial.
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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: 19/08/2016