A fixed oil from rapeseed, used as an emollient.
What it is
Brassica napus seed oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of rapeseed, Brassica napus, of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae). CosIng lists it as an emollient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of oil-based products, such as body oils, creams and soaps.
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 reveal whether the oil is cold-pressed or refined, or which rapeseed variety was used.
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.