An animal oil from the fatty tissue of the mink, listed as a hair- and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Mink oil is, according to CosIng, an oil obtained from the subdermal fatty tissue of the mink, an animal raw material. It consists mainly of triglycerides of fatty acids. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.
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.
As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- 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.