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Used an emollient in cosmetic formulations to soften skin/hair; Helps enhance hydration by forming a barrier on skin’s surface that reduces moisture loss; Created by adding hydrogen atoms to vegetable oils through a process known as hydrogenation; Hydrogenation converts liquid vegetable oils to solid or semi-solid lipids; Refers to numerous blends of hydrogenated plant-derived oils used in cosmetic formulations Key benefits: Hydration.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
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Oils, vegetable, hydrogenated
Purpose
Skin-softening emollient that helps enhance hydration by forming a barrier on skin’s surface to reduce moisture loss.
Rating
GOOD
Category
Texture Enhancer
INCI Purpose
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Benefits
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Hair Profile
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At a Glance
Used an emollient in cosmetic formulations to soften skin/hair
Helps enhance hydration by forming a barrier on skin’s surface that reduces moisture loss
Created by adding hydrogen atoms to vegetable oils through a process known as hydrogenation
Hydrogenation converts liquid vegetable oils to solid or semi-solid lipids
Refers to numerous blends of hydrogenated plant-derived oils used in cosmetic formulations
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Hydrogenated vegetable oil is used an emollient in cosmetic formulations to soften skin/hair. It also helps enhance hydration by forming a barrier on skin’s surface that reduces moisture loss.
This ingredient is created by adding hydrogen atoms to vegetable oils through a process known as hydrogenation. Hydrogenation converts liquid vegetable oils to solid or semi-solid lipids.
The general name “hydrogenated vegetable oil” refers to numerous blends of hydrogenated plant-derived oils used in cosmetic formulations, which may include (but is not limited to):
*Brassica campestris (rapeseed) oil
*Carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil
*Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
*Sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil
*Elaeis guineensis (palm) oil
*Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil
*Glycine soja (soybean) oil
*Olea europaea (olive) oil
Because these oils offer different chemical compositions, their level of beneficial compounds (such as antioxidants and fatty acids) will vary.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel assessed hydrogenated vegetable oil as a cosmetic ingredient in 2017 and concluded it is safe in the present practices of use. Their report surveyed 457 personal care products using up to 60% concentration.
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