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Vanilla Planifolia Fruit

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, skin protecting, smoothing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit is a plant material derived from cured, full-grown unripe fruit of the Vanilla, Vanilla planifolia, Orchidaceae

What does it do?

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Skin protecting

    helps shield skin from external environmental factors

  • Smoothing

    smooths the surface of skin or hair, reducing roughness

EU regulatory status

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit 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 Vanilla Planifolia Fruit?

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Vanilla Planifolia Fruit is a plant material derived from cured, full-grown unripe fruit of the Vanilla, Vanilla planifolia, Orchidaceae

Is Vanilla Planifolia Fruit allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Vanilla Planifolia Fruit is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Vanilla Planifolia Fruit do in cosmetic products?

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, skin protecting, smoothing.

What is the CAS number of Vanilla Planifolia Fruit?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Vanilla Planifolia Fruit is 8024-06-4 / 84650-63-5.

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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