A fixed oil from the baobab tree, used as an emollient.
What it is
Adansonia digitata oil is the fixed oil of the baobab tree, Adansonia digitata, of the mallow family (Malvaceae, formerly Bombacaceae). CosIng defines it as the oil obtained from the leaves and fruit pulp, while commercial baobab oil is commonly pressed from the seeds. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in facial oils, body oils, creams, lip balms and hair oils.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal which part of the plant was used or whether the oil is cold-pressed or refined.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (8)
- Witamina c serum olejowe do twarzy · Paese
- Paese minerals nawilżający olejek pod makijaż · Paese
- Maska do włosów blond i siwych ochładzająca kolor · Vis Plantis
- Koloryzująca maska nadająca różowe refleksy do włosów blond · Vis Plantis
- Szampon do włosów blond ochładzający kolor · Vis Plantis
- /krem-do-twarzy-dla-mezczyzn-sila-regeneracji · YOPE
- Ryż – hipoalergiczna, ochronna pomadka do ust · Ministerstwo Dobrego Mydła
- Dengeleyici Katı Şampuan / Yağlı Saçlar · Polente Natural