Yokuinin
A cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Yokuinin is the seed of Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen from which the outer coating has been removed.
What does it do?
Yokuinin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Abrasive
removes material from the skin or other surface, used in scrubs and toothpaste
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Yokuinin 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 Yokuinin?
Yokuinin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Yokuinin is the seed of Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen from which the outer coating has been removed.
Is Yokuinin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Yokuinin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Yokuinin do in cosmetic products?
Yokuinin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: abrasive, 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: 15/03/2016