Ethyl esters of macadamia nut oil fatty acids, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Ethyl macadamiate is the mixture of ethyl esters of the fatty acids of macadamia nut oil. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in hair care products, skin care products and other 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.
Its fatty acid composition follows that of macadamia nut oil and can vary between batches.
Functions
- 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.