Apricot kernel oil hardened by hydrogenation, listed as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Hydrogenated apricot kernel oil is, according to CosIng, the end product of the controlled hydrogenation of apricot kernel oil, from Prunus armeniaca; hydrogenation saturates the double bonds of the fatty acids and makes the oil firmer. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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 hydrogenation.
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.