An oil pressed from annatto seeds, listed as an emollient, humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Bixa orellana seed oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of annatto, Bixa orellana, of the family Bixaceae. Annatto seeds are the source of the orange-red pigments bixin and norbixin. CosIng lists it as an emollient, humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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 pigment content of the oil. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
- 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.