A refined fixed oil from ximenia seeds, used as an emollient and fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Ximenia americana seed oil is, according to CosIng, the refined fixed oil obtained from the seeds of ximenia (tallow wood), Ximenia americana, a shrub of the family Olacaceae. CosIng lists it as an emollient and fragrance ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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.
As a natural oil, its fatty acid 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.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.