Pseudozyma Epicola/meadowfoam Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Pseudozyma Epicola/Meadowfoam Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate is a filtrate of the extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil by the microorganism Pseudozyma epicola.
What does it do?
Pseudozyma Epicola/meadowfoam Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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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
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Pseudozyma Epicola/meadowfoam Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate 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 Pseudozyma Epicola/meadowfoam Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate?
Pseudozyma Epicola/meadowfoam Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Pseudozyma Epicola/Meadowfoam Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate is a filtrate of the extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil by the microorganism Pseudozyma epicola.
Is Pseudozyma Epicola/meadowfoam Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Pseudozyma Epicola/meadowfoam Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pseudozyma Epicola/meadowfoam Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate do in cosmetic products?
Pseudozyma Epicola/meadowfoam Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning.
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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: 30/04/2018