Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as binding, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil and Cetyl Alcohol
What does it do?
Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Binding
holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters 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 Seed Oil Cetyl Esters?
Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil and Cetyl Alcohol
Is Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters do in cosmetic products?
Sunflower Seed Oil Cetyl Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: binding, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 26/03/2014