A sulfonated shale oil product used as an anti-seborrhoeic and antimicrobial ingredient.
What it is
Ictasol is, according to CosIng, a sodium bituminosulfonate produced from the light distillate fraction of shale oil. It belongs to the same group of sulfonated shale oil products as ichthammol. CosIng lists it as an anti-seborrhoeic and antimicrobial ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, cleansers and other hair and skin 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.
As a material derived from shale oil, its composition can vary between batches; the label does not show the concentration used.
Functions
- Anti-seborrheic
- Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.