This entry shows data from the EU CosIng database. An editorial description has not been written and reviewed yet.
Functions
- Nail conditioning
- Improving and/or enhancing the cosmetic characteristics of the nail (moisturizing, increasing sheen, reducing brittleness and flaking, etc.).
- Anti-sebum
- Helping control sebum production.
- Exfoliating
- Initiating and/or accelerating removal of the layers of dead skin cells from the skin surface.
- Light stabilizer
- Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.
- pH adjuster
- Controlling the pH of cosmetic products.
- Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
- Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

