An oil pressed from the kernels of the tucuma palm, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Astrocaryum vulgare kernel oil is the oil expressed from the kernels of the tucuma palm, Astrocaryum vulgare, an Amazonian palm of the palm family (Palmae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in hair care products, body care products and other 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 whether the oil was refined. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- 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.