CRAMBE ABYSSINICA SEED OIL (Abyssinian oil (crambe seed oil))

A seed oil rich in erucic acid used for hair and skin conditioning.

What it is

Crambe abyssinica seed oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Crambe abyssinica (accepted name Crambe hispanica ssp. abyssinica), a plant of the cabbage family. It is known for its high content of erucic acid. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning, emulsion-stabilising and occlusive skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in hair oils, conditioners, serums, creams and lip 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 label does not show whether the oil is refined or the proportion used in the formula.

Functions

Hair conditioning

Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.

Emulsion stabilising

Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.

Skin conditioning – occlusive

Retarding the evaporation of water from the skin surface. Occlusives are generally lipids which tend to remain on the skin surface and thus increase the water content of skin.

CRAMBE ABYSSINICA SEED OIL

What it is

Where it is used

Limits of interpretation

Functions

EU regulation

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