Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive, skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 65 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED EXTRACT
FunctionABRASIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number90045-98-0
EC number289-964-3
Prevalence65 products (0.07% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Serums 15.4%Face Cleansers 12.3%General Moisturizers 9.2%Makeup Removers 7.7%Body Lotions 6.2%Facial Treatments 6.2%

Frequently asked

What does Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract do in skincare?
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract functions as an abrasive, skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (15.4% of its uses).

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