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THE INGREDIENT EDIT BEAUT.IN / 98707

POLYCITRONELLOL ACETATE

Polycitronellol Acetate is the reaction product of acetic anhydride with the polymer of Citronellol.

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INCI / SOURCE NAMEPOLYCITRONELLOL ACETATE
CAS REFERENCE2417284-25-2
RECORDED FUNCTIONS7 cosmetic roles
RESEARCH COVERAGESource dossierView evidence scope ↗
01 / BENEFITS & USES

What it brings to beauty.

Explore the recorded roles of POLYCITRONELLOL ACETATE and what they can mean in a cosmetic formula.

Source-function explanation

The panels below interpret this ingredient’s recorded functions. They describe possible contributions, not proven clinical results. Any individually reviewed study is shown separately.

01 / COSMETIC CONTEXT

For skin

  • HumectantWater binding can help support a hydrated skin feel in a well-formulated product.
  • Skin Conditioning - EmollientHelps leave skin feeling softer and smoother.
  • Skin Conditioning - OcclusiveA surface layer can help reduce moisture loss; its effect depends on amount and formulation.
02 / COSMETIC CONTEXT

For hair

  • Hair ConditioningHelps improve hair feel, appearance or manageability in a conditioning formula.
  • Hair Waving Or StraighteningContributes to a formulated system that changes hair shape; the role does not establish reduced damage.
03 / FORMULATION ROLE

In cosmetics

  • HumectantHelps a formula attract and retain water. The overall moisturising effect depends on the complete product.
  • Skin Conditioning - EmollientHelps improve the soft, smooth feel of skin.
  • Hair ConditioningHelps improve the feel, appearance or manageability of hair. Results depend on the finished formula and hair condition.
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  • Hair Waving Or StraighteningHelps change hair shape within a formulated waving or straightening system.
  • Skin Conditioning - HumectantSupports a moisturised skin feel through water-binding properties.
  • Skin Conditioning - OcclusiveHelps form a surface layer that limits moisture loss. The amount and formula influence the feel.
  • FragranceContributes scent to a product. Fragrance character depends on the ingredient blend.

Possible formulation contexts

Examples associated with the recorded function classes; these are not verified product listings or instructions to apply the raw ingredient.

  • Moisturising formulas
  • Creams and lotions
  • Hair-conditioning formulas
  • Waving and straightening systems
  • Barrier and moisturising formulas
  • Fragrance systems
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Ingredient form, concentration, pH, delivery system and contact time can change the result. A skin finding does not establish a hair benefit; a conditioning or fibre result does not establish hair growth.

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02 / KNOW THE NAME

Ingredient identity

COSING SOURCE DESCRIPTION

Polycitronellol Acetate is the reaction product of acetic anhydride with the polymer of Citronellol.

European Commission · source text, with formatting normalised · CC BY 4.0
Source ingredient name
POLYCITRONELLOL ACETATE
CAS identifier(s)
2417284-25-2
EC identifier(s)
-
Other source names / search aliases
No additional names recorded

CAS and EC identifiers are source references. A botanical extract, polymer or mixture may have more than one identifier; a name does not establish purity, supplier grade or sourcing.

Chemical names in the source

  • Polycitronellol Acetate
03 / INSIDE THE FORMULA

What does it do?

Skin Conditioning - Emollient

Helps improve the soft, smooth feel of skin.

Hair Conditioning

Helps improve the feel, appearance or manageability of hair. Results depend on the finished formula and hair condition.

Hair Waving Or Straightening

Helps change hair shape within a formulated waving or straightening system.

Humectant

Helps a formula attract and retain water. The overall moisturising effect depends on the complete product.

Fragrance

Contributes scent to a product. Fragrance character depends on the ingredient blend.

Skin Conditioning - Humectant

Supports a moisturised skin feel through water-binding properties.

Skin Conditioning - Occlusive

Helps form a surface layer that limits moisture loss. The amount and formula influence the feel.

Functions describe possible roles in a formulation. They do not establish the performance of every product containing this ingredient.

04 / READ THE LABEL

Match the complete name.

Look for the complete name POLYCITRONELLOL ACETATE. Similar words, derivatives and salts can refer to different ingredients.

A label usually does not tell you the supplier grade, extraction method or exact concentration of each ingredient. An individual ingredient cannot reveal the overall behaviour of a finished formula.

Expanded Beaut.in explanation in progress

This entry currently documents source identity and functions. Ingredient-specific efficacy studies, sensitisation context and India-specific restrictions still need an editorial review.

05 / EVIDENCE & REGULATORY CONTEXT

Keep the context in view.

India

Applicable Cosmetics Rules and standards need to be checked for the ingredient, product type and use. Ingredient-specific restrictions have not yet been mapped here.

European Union

CosIng records do not authorise use. Check the current Cosmetics Regulation and annexes for restrictions and conditions.

United States

FDA guidance has a US scope. Product classification, colour additives and other ingredient conditions require separate checks.

Individual experience

No personalised suitability or allergy assessment is provided. A source function is separate from human efficacy and finished-product testing.

Independent clinical evidence synthesis
Not yet completed
Ingredient safety score
Not assigned
Concentration / exposure limits
Not inferred from the ingredient name
06 / FOLLOW THE REFERENCE

Sources & record history

  1. European Commission · CosIng ingredient record ↗

    Identity, identifiers and functions. Snapshot checked 28 October 2026. CosIng source reference: 98707.

  2. European Commission · Database scope & limitations ↗
  3. CDSCO · India cosmetics framework ↗
  4. FDA · US cosmetics guidance ↗

Beaut.in explains ingredient information in original language. Source inclusion does not constitute endorsement. Source descriptions and annex-table fields are reproduced with credit to the European Union; formatting is normalised. The current record is a dated snapshot, not a live regulatory monitor. Reuse terms: European Commission · CC BY 4.0 ↗.

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