INCI name

FRUCTOSYL COCOATE/OLIVATE

Fructosyl cocoate/olivate

A sugar ester of fructose with coconut and olive fatty acids, used as an emollient and conditioner.

What it is

Fructosyl cocoate/olivate is the product of reacting fructose with the acid chlorides of coconut and olive fatty acids, giving a mixture of sugar esters. CosIng lists it as an antiplaque, emollient, hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in cleansers, shampoos, creams and oral 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 the degree of esterification or the ratio of coconut to olive fatty acids.

Functions

Antiplaque
Helping protect against plaque.
Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
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.
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.

Products with this ingredient (8)

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