A filtered extract of five plant oils fermented by the fungus Pseudozyma epicola, used as a hair-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
This ingredient is, according to CosIng, a filtrate of an extract of the product obtained by fermenting argan kernel oil, camellia (Camellia japonica) seed oil, tea (Camellia sinensis) seed oil, sunflower seed oil and sweet almond oil with Pseudozyma epicola, a yeast-like fungus. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of 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 show the composition of the fermentation product or the proportions of the oils.
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.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.