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Stearyl Cannabis Seedate

A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Stearyl Cannabis Seedate is the ester of Stearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil

What does it do?

Stearyl Cannabis Seedate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Film forming

    forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

  • Skin conditioning - emollient

    softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells

  • Surface modifier

    alters the surface properties of solid particles (e.g. pigments) so they disperse better in the formulation

EU regulatory status

Stearyl Cannabis Seedate 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 Stearyl Cannabis Seedate?

Stearyl Cannabis Seedate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Stearyl Cannabis Seedate is the ester of Stearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil

Is Stearyl Cannabis Seedate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Stearyl Cannabis Seedate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Stearyl Cannabis Seedate do in cosmetic products?

Stearyl Cannabis Seedate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surface modifier.

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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: 24/04/2020