Tocomonoenol/tocopherol/tocotrienol
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, oral care, light stabilizer in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tocomonoenol/Tocopherol/Tocotrienol is a mixture of Tocomonoenol, Tocopherol, and Tocotrienols, isolated from plants.
What does it do?
Tocomonoenol/tocopherol/tocotrienol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Oral care
used in oral-hygiene products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental gels
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Light stabilizer
protects a cosmetic formulation from degradation by UV light, extending its shelf life
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
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Skin conditioning - occlusive
forms an occlusive layer on the skin to slow water loss, complementing humectants
EU regulatory status
Tocomonoenol/tocopherol/tocotrienol 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 Tocomonoenol/tocopherol/tocotrienol?
Tocomonoenol/tocopherol/tocotrienol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tocomonoenol/Tocopherol/Tocotrienol is a mixture of Tocomonoenol, Tocopherol, and Tocotrienols, isolated from plants.
Is Tocomonoenol/tocopherol/tocotrienol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tocomonoenol/tocopherol/tocotrienol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tocomonoenol/tocopherol/tocotrienol do in cosmetic products?
Tocomonoenol/tocopherol/tocotrienol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, oral care, light stabilizer, skin conditioning - miscellaneous, skin conditioning - occlusive.
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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: 08/08/2024