Starmerella Bombicola/sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, film forming, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Starmerella Bombicola/Sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Oil is the oil derived from the product obtained by the fermentation of the fungus, Starmerella bombicola, and Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil.
What does it do?
Starmerella Bombicola/sunflower Seed Oil Ferment 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
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
EU regulatory status
Starmerella Bombicola/sunflower Seed Oil Ferment 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 Starmerella Bombicola/sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Oil?
Starmerella Bombicola/sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Starmerella Bombicola/Sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Oil is the oil derived from the product obtained by the fermentation of the fungus, Starmerella bombicola, and Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil.
Is Starmerella Bombicola/sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Starmerella Bombicola/sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Starmerella Bombicola/sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Oil do in cosmetic products?
Starmerella Bombicola/sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, film forming, hair 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: 28/06/2024