Allowed in EU

Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus Bark/honeysuckle Flower/(Arctium Lappa/vitex Trifolia Fruit)/(Astragalus Membranaceus/radish Root)/cinnamomum Cassia/hordeum Vulgare Extract

A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum, antioxidant, humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

This is the extract of the bark of Acanthopanax sessiliflorus ; the flowers of Lonicera japonica (honeysuckle); the fruits of Arctium lappa , and Vitex trifolia ; the roots of Astragalus membranaceus , and Raphanus sativus (radish); the whole plants, Cinnamomum cassia , and Hordeum vulgare.

What does it do?

Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus Bark/honeysuckle Flower/(Arctium Lappa/vitex Trifolia Fruit)/(Astragalus Membranaceus/radish Root)/cinnamomum Cassia/hordeum Vulgare Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Anti-sebum

    helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

  • Humectant

    draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

  • Skin conditioning - emollient

    softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells

EU regulatory status

Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus Bark/honeysuckle Flower/(Arctium Lappa/vitex Trifolia Fruit)/(Astragalus Membranaceus/radish Root)/cinnamomum Cassia/hordeum Vulgare Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus Bark/honeysuckle Flower/(Arctium Lappa/vitex Trifolia Fruit)/(Astragalus Membranaceus/radish Root)/cinnamomum Cassia/hordeum Vulgare Extract?

Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus Bark/honeysuckle Flower/(Arctium Lappa/vitex Trifolia Fruit)/(Astragalus Membranaceus/radish Root)/cinnamomum Cassia/hordeum Vulgare Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. This is the extract of the bark of Acanthopanax sessiliflorus ; the flowers of Lonicera japonica (honeysuckle); the fruits of Arctium lappa , and Vitex trifolia ; the roots of Astragalus membranaceus , and Raphanus sativus (radish); the whole plants, Cinnamomum cassia , and Hordeum vulgare.

Is Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus Bark/honeysuckle Flower/(Arctium Lappa/vitex Trifolia Fruit)/(Astragalus Membranaceus/radish Root)/cinnamomum Cassia/hordeum Vulgare Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus Bark/honeysuckle Flower/(Arctium Lappa/vitex Trifolia Fruit)/(Astragalus Membranaceus/radish Root)/cinnamomum Cassia/hordeum Vulgare Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus Bark/honeysuckle Flower/(Arctium Lappa/vitex Trifolia Fruit)/(Astragalus Membranaceus/radish Root)/cinnamomum Cassia/hordeum Vulgare Extract do in cosmetic products?

Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus Bark/honeysuckle Flower/(Arctium Lappa/vitex Trifolia Fruit)/(Astragalus Membranaceus/radish Root)/cinnamomum Cassia/hordeum Vulgare Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum, antioxidant, humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 30/10/2017