A mixture of glycerides and fatty acids from four plant oils, used as an emollient and conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Almond/borage/linseed/olive acids/glycerides is a mixture of mono-, di- and triglycerides and free fatty acids derived from sweet almond oil, borage seed oil, linseed oil and olive oil. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant, emollient, hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, body care products, hair care products and other oil-based products.
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 show the proportions of the four oils or of the individual glycerides.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- 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 (6)
- Zestaw prezentowy ŚWIĄTECZNE CIASTECZKA · YOPE
- próbka: Ryż + ceramidy – łagodzące serum do twarzy · Ministerstwo Dobrego Mydła
- Ryż + ceramidy – łagodzące serum do twarzy · Ministerstwo Dobrego Mydła
- Róża-Malina – balsam do ust · Ministerstwo Dobrego Mydła
- Ryż – hipoalergiczna, ochronna pomadka do ust · Ministerstwo Dobrego Mydła
- Śliwka – zmiękczająco-odżywczy krem do rąk · Ministerstwo Dobrego Mydła