Safflower Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Safflower Acid is a mixture of fatty acids derived from safflower oil
What does it do?
Safflower Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Safflower Acid 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 Safflower Acid?
Safflower Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Safflower Acid is a mixture of fatty acids derived from safflower oil
Is Safflower Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Safflower Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Safflower Acid do in cosmetic products?
Safflower Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing.
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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