Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil is the oil expressed from the nut of Pycnanthus angolensis, Myristicaceae
What does it do?
Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut 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 Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil?
Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil is the oil expressed from the nut of Pycnanthus angolensis, Myristicaceae
Is Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil do in cosmetic products?
Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 15/10/2010