Polycitronellol Acetate
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, hair conditioning, hair waving or straightening in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polycitronellol Acetate
What does it do?
Polycitronellol Acetate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Hair waving or straightening
permanently changes the shape of hair through chemical reduction and re-oxidation of the hair's disulfide bonds
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
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Skin conditioning - occlusive
forms an occlusive layer on the skin to slow water loss, complementing humectants
EU regulatory status
Polycitronellol Acetate 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 Polycitronellol Acetate?
Polycitronellol Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polycitronellol Acetate
Is Polycitronellol Acetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polycitronellol Acetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polycitronellol Acetate do in cosmetic products?
Polycitronellol Acetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, hair conditioning, hair waving or straightening, humectant, skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning - humectant, skin conditioning - occlusive.
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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: 12/10/2020