Sunflower Gamma-Lactone
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, nail conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sunflower Gamma-Lactone is the reaction product obtained by the condensation of Sunflower Seed Acid consisting primarily of the gamma-lactone
What does it do?
Sunflower Gamma-Lactone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Nail conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, or condition of fingernails and toenails
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Sunflower Gamma-Lactone 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 Sunflower Gamma-Lactone?
Sunflower Gamma-Lactone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sunflower Gamma-Lactone is the reaction product obtained by the condensation of Sunflower Seed Acid consisting primarily of the gamma-lactone
Is Sunflower Gamma-Lactone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sunflower Gamma-Lactone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sunflower Gamma-Lactone do in cosmetic products?
Sunflower Gamma-Lactone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, nail conditioning, skin 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: 09/03/2016