Passiflora Edulis Oil ●
TL;DR. This ingredient functions primarily as an emollient and skin-conditioning lipid, adding slip, softness, and a light occlusive feel. It can also help carry oil-soluble actives and support barrier-focused formulas.
What does Passiflora Edulis Oil do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient functions primarily as an emollient and skin-conditioning lipid, adding slip, softness, and a light occlusive feel. It can also help carry oil-soluble actives and support barrier-focused formulas.
Is Passiflora Edulis Oil clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally well tolerated and not a common restricted-list concern. Like many unsaturated plant oils, it can oxidize over time, so freshness, antioxidant support, and packaging matter.
Is Passiflora Edulis Oil sustainable?
This material is plant-derived and commonly obtained from seeds, sometimes from food-processing side streams, which can support lower-waste sourcing. It is readily biodegradable, though agricultural practices, transport, and extraction method affect the overall footprint.
Is Passiflora Edulis Oil COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when sourced and processed according to the standard, with organic status dependent on certified cultivation. It fits Green Chemistry well when mechanically extracted, since it uses renewable feedstock, mild processing, and a biodegradable lipid profile.
How does Passiflora Edulis Oil work chemically?
This ingredient is a triglyceride-rich fixed oil with a high polyunsaturated fatty acid profile, typically led by linoleic acid, plus smaller amounts of oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids. It is usually used around 1% to 10% in creams and lotions, can be used higher in facial oils, and benefits from tocopherol or similar antioxidant support because unsaturated lipids are oxidation-prone.
Last updated 2026-05-13