INCI name

PERILLA OCYMOIDES SEED OIL

Perilla seed oil

A fixed oil from perilla seeds used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Perilla ocymoides seed oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of perilla, Perilla ocymoides (also known as Perilla frutescens), of the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is rich in alpha-linolenic acid. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in facial oils, creams, cleansing oils and hair 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.

The INCI name does not reveal whether the oil is cold-pressed or refined. Oils rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids are prone to oxidation.

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.

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