CANNABIS SATIVA SEED OIL ETHYL GLYCINATE AMIDES

Name of the plant

Hemp; Indian Hemp

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Used plant parts

Seeds (kernels)

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Type of preparation

Fat or essential oil

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Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Softens and smoothens the skin

SKIN PROTECTING

Protects the skin from external influences

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Allows the formation of finely dispersed mixtures of oil and water (emulsions)

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Origin

synthetic (Information may exclusively reflect the status at initial entry of this ingredient into the relevant INCI dictionary; technological progress may have added new manufacturing options based on substances of different origin)

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Background information on use in cosmetics

Hemp seed oil is obtained from the seeds of the hemp plant which contain approximately 35 % fatty oil which can be easily obtained by pressing. Hemp seed oil has a high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids such as gamma linoleic acid which supports the protective function of the skin. The fatty acids protect the skin from infections and moisture loss and strengthen the skin elasticity. In particular in the event of dry skin, brittle hair or skin eczema hemp seed oil is frequently used. Vegetable oils are characterised by a high share of (poly) unsaturated fatty acids, which are characteristic for the liquid consistency. As an admixture many vitamins, carotenoids and free fatty acids are present. Emulsifiers are often used in cosmetics as excipients. They allow actually unmixable components like oil and water to be brought in a permanently stable emulsion. In this way both aqueous and oily care and active ingredients can be used in one and the same product in cosmetics. Emulsifiers are able to do that since their molecules consist of a lipophilic and a hydrophilic part. In this way they can reduce the interfacial tension which actually exists between two incompatible substances like fat and water. Emulsifiers are, more particularly, used for creams, lotions and cleansing agents. At present emulsifiers are, however, more than only excipients which keep an emulsion stable. Fatty acid esters on the basis of sugar, lecithin or glycerin monodistearate contribute, for instance, to improving the moisture balance of the skin and are, therefore, also considered as cosmetic active ingredients.

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Belongs to the following substance groups

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Regulating cosmetics

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