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Emollient

R-AUXENOCHLORELLA PROTOTHECOIDES OIL

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A microalgae-fermented oil from Auxenochlorella protothecoides — a sustainable triglyceride emollient with composition similar to palm oil. Used as a vegan/eco-friendly substitute, with a clean profile but limited long-term dossiers.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Sustainable plant-free triglycerides
  • Lightweight emollient feel
  • Palm-oil alternative

Known concerns

  • GMO-strain disclosure varies
  • Sparse long-term cosmetic data
  • Fermentation-batch composition variation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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