An oil from vanilla pods, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Vanilla planifolia fruit oil is, according to CosIng, the oil expressed from the fruit (pods) of vanilla, Vanilla planifolia, a climbing orchid of the orchid family (Orchidaceae). CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in body care products, lip products and other scented 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 how the oil was processed. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- 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.