A copolymer of rapeseed oil and tung oil used as a film former.
What it is
Brassica campestris/Aleurites fordi oil copolymer is a copolymer of rapeseed oil (Brassica campestris) and tung oil (Aleurites fordi), a drying oil that hardens on contact with air. CosIng lists it as a film-forming and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in makeup such as lipsticks, lip glosses and mascaras.
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 label does not show the proportions of the two oils or the size of the polymer molecules.
Functions
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- 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.