An ester of vitamin E and linoleic acid, used as an antioxidant and conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Tocopheryl linoleate is the ester of tocopherol (vitamin E) with linoleic acid. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions, facial oils 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 tocopherol is of natural or synthetic origin.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- 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.