A fixed oil pressed from the seeds of the andiroba tree, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient and denaturant.
What it is
Carapa guaianensis seed oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the andiroba tree, Carapa guaianensis, of the mahogany family (Meliaceae). CosIng lists it as a denaturant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in skin care, hair care and body care 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
- Denaturant
- Rendering cosmetics unpalatable. Mostly added to cosmetics containing ethyl alcohol to make it unsuitable for ingestion.
- 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.