Calophyllum Inophyllum \ ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily an emollient and skin-conditioning oil. It adds slip, softens the skin feel, and helps reinforce the lipid layer that limits water loss.
What does Calophyllum Inophyllum \ do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily an emollient and skin-conditioning oil. It adds slip, softens the skin feel, and helps reinforce the lipid layer that limits water loss.
Is Calophyllum Inophyllum \ clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally well accepted as a plant-derived lipid with low restriction-list friction. The main practical caveats are oxidation control, natural color and odor, and possible sensitivity in people reactive to botanical seed oils.
Is Calophyllum Inophyllum \ sustainable?
This material is plant-derived, typically from tree seeds, and its triglyceride base is readily biodegradable. Sustainability depends on traceable harvesting, smallholder labor practices, and protection of coastal or tropical growing areas.
Is Calophyllum Inophyllum \ COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when sourced and processed according to the standard, especially when obtained by physical pressing. It aligns well with Green Chemistry when made from renewable feedstock using low-solvent or solvent-free processing, with biodegradable lipid chemistry.
How does Calophyllum Inophyllum \ work chemically?
The molecule profile is a fixed oil dominated by triglycerides containing oleic, linoleic, palmitic, and stearic fatty acids, with minor resinous and phenolic constituents that affect color, odor, and skin feel. Typical use ranges from about 0.5% to 10% in emulsions and higher in anhydrous oils, and it benefits from antioxidants and opaque packaging because unsaturated lipids can oxidize over time.
Last updated 2026-05-13