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Emollient

HYDROGENATED GRAPEFRUIT SEED OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES

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78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

The non-fat phytosterol fraction of hydrogenated grapefruit seed oil, used as a stable barrier emollient. Hydrogenation removes most reactive components; safety profile is benign.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Phytosterol-rich barrier emollient
  • Antioxidant from grapefruit seed lipids
  • Hydrogenated — improved oxidative stability

Known concerns

  • Citrus-derived — small phototoxic-component theoretical risk (largely removed)
  • Limited published cosmetic dossier
  • Heavy emollient feel

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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