"No penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Animal
- Other language: Gomme-laque
- INCI name: SHELLAC
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 232-549-9
- Food additive: E904
- Classification: Natural or hemisynthesis polymer
- Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Shellac or shellac is a resinous material obtained from the secretions of a specific insect species: an Asian scale called Kerria lacca. It is used in cosmetics in hairspray, eyeliners and mascara.
Its functions (INCI)
- Binding agent : Allows the cohesion of different cosmetic ingredients
- Emollient : Softens and smoothes the skin
- Film forming : Produces a continuous film on skin, hair or nails
- Hair fixing : Allows hair style control
- Viscosity controlling : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
This ingredient is present in 0.03% of cosmetics.
