INCI name

PHYTOSTERYL CANOLA GLYCERIDES

Phytosteryl canola glycerides

Reaction products of canola oil glycerides with plant sterols, listed as a hair- and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Phytosteryl canola glycerides is, according to CosIng, the product of reacting the glycerides of canola oil with phytosterols, sterols of plant origin, giving a mixture that contains phytosterol esters of canola 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.

The INCI name does not show the proportions of the components in the mixture. As a natural-based 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.

Products with this ingredient (11)

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