Is Phytosteryl Macadamiate safe in cosmetics?
Phytosteryl Macadamiate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Emollient
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
INCI: PHYTOSTERYL MACADAMIATE
Phytosteryl Macadamiate is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Skin conditioning, Hair conditioning, Emollient, Moisturizing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
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Function
Skin conditioning, Hair conditioning, Emollient, Moisturizing
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR assessed as part of 27 phytosterol/steryl alkanoate ingredients and concluded safe as used in cosmetics (2013/2014). 181 leave-on and 2 rinse-off products reported to FDA VCRP (2013). No specific FDA restrictions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phytosteryl Macadamiate allowed in the EU?
Phytosteryl Macadamiate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phytosteryl Macadamiate do in cosmetics?
Phytosteryl Macadamiate functions as: Skin conditioning, Hair conditioning, Emollient, Moisturizing. It is classified as a Emollient in our database.
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