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CUPHEA VISCOSISSIMA SEED OIL.

Insufficient Data CAS 91722-53-1 / HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT

Cuphea viscosissima seed oil is a botanical extract that functions as a skin conditioning agent and emollient. This vegetable oil is characterized by its rich composition of (poly)unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, and carotenoids, contributing to a smoother and softer skin feel.

Summary

skin conditioning emollient solvent

Science

Mechanism of Action

This oil acts by enhancing skin hydration and barrier integrity. Its beneficial effects stem from a significant proportion of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), specifically caprylic (C8:0), capric (C10:0), lauric (C12:0), and myristic (C14:0) acids, alongside other (poly)unsaturated fatty acids. These lipids integrate into the skin's natural moisture barrier, providing conditioning and emollient properties that soften and smooth the epidermis.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

As a liquid oil, this ingredient does not present a dusting concern in cosmetic formulations.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Cuphea viscosissima seed oil is recognized for its oxidative stability. For optimal purity and reduced free fatty acid content, particularly in its crude form, refining processes such as bleaching and deodorization are typically employed. Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction is a method that can yield high-quality oil with enhanced brightness and lower free fatty acid levels.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has not conducted a specific safety assessment for Cuphea viscosissima seed oil. While the ingredient possesses an FDA UNII code (D7A14I5HY1), its specific FDA safety status for cosmetic applications, such as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe), has not been determined in the available data.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While Cuphea viscosissima seed oil demonstrates potential as a skin conditioning emollient due to its fatty acid profile, a definitive verdict is precluded by the current lack of comprehensive clinical efficacy and safety data, including CIR review.

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