Whale Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Whale Oil is the oil derived from the whale, Globicephala macrorhynchus
What does it do?
Whale Oil 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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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
Whale 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 Whale Oil?
Whale Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Whale Oil is the oil derived from the whale, Globicephala macrorhynchus
Is Whale Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Whale Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Whale Oil do in cosmetic products?
Whale Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 08/10/2012