Quercus Glauca Wood Vinegar
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Quercus Glauca Wood Vinegar is the distilled, condensed smoke obtained from dried, carbonized Quercus glauca, Fagaceae.
What does it do?
Quercus Glauca Wood Vinegar is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
Quercus Glauca Wood Vinegar 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 Quercus Glauca Wood Vinegar?
Quercus Glauca Wood Vinegar is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Quercus Glauca Wood Vinegar is the distilled, condensed smoke obtained from dried, carbonized Quercus glauca, Fagaceae.
Is Quercus Glauca Wood Vinegar allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Quercus Glauca Wood Vinegar is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Quercus Glauca Wood Vinegar do in cosmetic products?
Quercus Glauca Wood Vinegar is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 18/11/2014