Santalum Spicatum Wood Water
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Santalum Spicatum Wood Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the wood of Santalum spicatum (Santalaceae).
What does it do?
Santalum Spicatum Wood Water 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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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
EU regulatory status
Santalum Spicatum Wood Water 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 Santalum Spicatum Wood Water?
Santalum Spicatum Wood Water is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Santalum Spicatum Wood Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the wood of Santalum spicatum (Santalaceae).
Is Santalum Spicatum Wood Water allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Santalum Spicatum Wood Water is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Santalum Spicatum Wood Water do in cosmetic products?
Santalum Spicatum Wood Water is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting.
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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: 25/04/2019