Yarrowia Lipolytica Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Yarrowia Lipolytica Oil is the oil derived from the fermentation of the fungus, Yarrowia lipolytica grown in culture.
What does it do?
Yarrowia Lipolytica 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
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Yarrowia Lipolytica 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 Yarrowia Lipolytica Oil?
Yarrowia Lipolytica Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Yarrowia Lipolytica Oil is the oil derived from the fermentation of the fungus, Yarrowia lipolytica grown in culture.
Is Yarrowia Lipolytica Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Yarrowia Lipolytica Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Yarrowia Lipolytica Oil do in cosmetic products?
Yarrowia Lipolytica Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 22/06/2016