Achillea Millefolium Flower/chamomilla Recutita Flower/foeniculum Vulgare Fruit/humulus Lupulus Flower/melissa Officinalis Leaf/viscum Album Fruit Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Achillea Millefolium Flower/Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Fruit/Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Flower/Melissa Officinalis Leaf/Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Fruit Extract is the extract of the flowers of Achillea millefolium, Chamomilla recutita and Humulus lupulus ; the leaves of Melissa officinalis ; and the fruit of Viscum album.
What does it do?
Achillea Millefolium Flower/chamomilla Recutita Flower/foeniculum Vulgare Fruit/humulus Lupulus Flower/melissa Officinalis Leaf/viscum Album Fruit Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Achillea Millefolium Flower/chamomilla Recutita Flower/foeniculum Vulgare Fruit/humulus Lupulus Flower/melissa Officinalis Leaf/viscum Album Fruit 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 Achillea Millefolium Flower/chamomilla Recutita Flower/foeniculum Vulgare Fruit/humulus Lupulus Flower/melissa Officinalis Leaf/viscum Album Fruit Extract?
Achillea Millefolium Flower/chamomilla Recutita Flower/foeniculum Vulgare Fruit/humulus Lupulus Flower/melissa Officinalis Leaf/viscum Album Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Achillea Millefolium Flower/Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Fruit/Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Flower/Melissa Officinalis Leaf/Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Fruit Extract is the extract of the flowers of Achillea millefolium, Chamomilla recutita and Humulus lupulus ; the leaves of Melissa officinalis ; and the fruit of Viscum album.
Is Achillea Millefolium Flower/chamomilla Recutita Flower/foeniculum Vulgare Fruit/humulus Lupulus Flower/melissa Officinalis Leaf/viscum Album Fruit Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Achillea Millefolium Flower/chamomilla Recutita Flower/foeniculum Vulgare Fruit/humulus Lupulus Flower/melissa Officinalis Leaf/viscum Album Fruit Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Achillea Millefolium Flower/chamomilla Recutita Flower/foeniculum Vulgare Fruit/humulus Lupulus Flower/melissa Officinalis Leaf/viscum Album Fruit Extract do in cosmetic products?
Achillea Millefolium Flower/chamomilla Recutita Flower/foeniculum Vulgare Fruit/humulus Lupulus Flower/melissa Officinalis Leaf/viscum Album Fruit Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, skin conditioning.
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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: 02/10/2014