Poly(Linseed Oil)

What is it?

Poly(Linseed Oil) is a polymer of Linseed Oil

What does it do?

Poly(Linseed Oil) is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

• Binding

  holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup

• Film forming

  forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays

• Hair conditioning

  improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

• Hair fixing

  holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand

• Hair waving or straightening

  permanently changes the shape of hair through chemical reduction and re-oxidation of the hair's disulfide bonds

• Viscosity controlling

  adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation

EU regulatory status

Poly(Linseed 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.

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