Turtle Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Turtle oil is the oil obtained from turtles
What does it do?
Turtle Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Turtle 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 Turtle Oil?
Turtle Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Turtle oil is the oil obtained from turtles
Is Turtle Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Turtle Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Turtle Oil do in cosmetic products?
Turtle Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 15/10/2010