Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/root Powder
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polyglyceryl-3 Cetyl Ether Olivate/Succinate is the monoester of Polyglyceryl-3 Cetyl Ether with a mixture of Olive Acid and Succinic Acid
What does it do?
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/root Powder is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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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
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/root Powder 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 Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/root Powder?
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/root Powder is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyglyceryl-3 Cetyl Ether Olivate/Succinate is the monoester of Polyglyceryl-3 Cetyl Ether with a mixture of Olive Acid and Succinic Acid
Is Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/root Powder allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/root Powder is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/root Powder do in cosmetic products?
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/root Powder is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, 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: 19/11/2015