Retinyl Hydroxypentanoatyl Shikimate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Retinyl Hydroxypentanoatyl Shikimate is the organic compound.
What does it do?
Retinyl Hydroxypentanoatyl Shikimate 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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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Retinyl Hydroxypentanoatyl Shikimate 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 Retinyl Hydroxypentanoatyl Shikimate?
Retinyl Hydroxypentanoatyl Shikimate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Retinyl Hydroxypentanoatyl Shikimate is the organic compound.
Is Retinyl Hydroxypentanoatyl Shikimate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Retinyl Hydroxypentanoatyl Shikimate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Retinyl Hydroxypentanoatyl Shikimate do in cosmetic products?
Retinyl Hydroxypentanoatyl Shikimate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, 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: 13/03/2014