A mango butter-based polyester used as an emollient and film former.
What it is
Mango butter dimer dilinoleyl esters/dimer dilinoleate copolymer is, according to CosIng, a polymer of dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate end-capped with esters formed by transesterification of mango seed butter (Mangifera indica) with dilinoleyl alcohol. CosIng lists it as an emollient, film-forming and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in lipsticks, lip balms, creams and other products with an oily base.
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 label does not show the amount used or the size of the polymer molecules.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- 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.