INCI name

HYDROGENATED RAPESEED OIL

Hydrogenated rapeseed oil

A hardened rapeseed oil used as an emollient and thickener.

What it is

Hydrogenated rapeseed oil is rapeseed oil that has been hydrogenated, which makes it firmer. CosIng lists it as an emollient, skin-conditioning agent and viscosity-controlling agent.

Where it is used

Found in lip balms, stick products, balms, creams and makeup.

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.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Viscosity controlling
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (186)

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