An oil pressed from the seeds of the pongam tree, used as a conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Pongamia glabra seed oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the pongam tree, Pongamia glabra, of the legume family (Fabaceae), known as karanja oil. CosIng lists it as a hair- and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in hair oils, body oils, creams and other skin 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.
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.