A mixture of glycerides from Brassica oils, listed as an emollient.
What it is
Brassica glycerides are a mixture of mono-, di- and triglycerides derived from the oils of various species of the genus Brassica, of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae), which includes rapeseed and mustard. CosIng lists them as an emollient.
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 which Brassica species were used or the proportions of the individual glycerides.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.