A vegetable oil from the kernels of the oil palm, used as an emollient.
What it is
Elaeis guineensis kernel oil is the oil obtained from the seeds (kernels) of the African oil palm, Elaeis guineensis, of the palm family (Arecaceae). It is distinct from palm oil, which comes from the fruit pulp, and is rich in lauric acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient.
Where it is used
Found in soaps, creams, lip products, hair care products and other oil-based 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 reveal whether the oil is cold-pressed or refined.
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.