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INCI name

PLUKENETIA VOLUBILIS SEED OIL

Sacha inchi seed oil

Skin conditioning – emollientHumectantSkin protectingreviewed

An oil pressed from sacha inchi seeds.

What it is

Plukenetia volubilis seed oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis). CosIng lists it as an emollient, humectant and skin-protecting agent.

Where it is used

Used in facial oils, creams, serums and hair 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 fatty acid composition of a vegetable oil depends on the raw material and the processing, which the INCI name does not show.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Skin protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (28)

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