Allowed in EU

(Angelica Gigas/glycyrrhiza Uralensis/rehmannia Glutinosa Root)/angelica Gigas Stem/carthamus Tinctorius Flower/(Carthamus Tinctorius/prunus Persica Seed)poria Cocos Water

A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

(Angelica Gigas/Glycyrrhiza Uralensis/Rehmannia Glutinosa Root)/Angelica Gigas Stem/Carthamus Tinctorius Flower/(Carthamus Tinctorius/Prunus Persica Seed)Poria Cocos Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the roots of Angelica gigas, Glycyrrhiza uralensis , and Rehmannia glutinosa ; the stems of Angelica gigas ; the flowers of Carthamus tinctorius ; the seeds of Carthamus tinctorius , and Prunus persica ; and the fungus, Poria cocos.

What does it do?

(Angelica Gigas/glycyrrhiza Uralensis/rehmannia Glutinosa Root)/angelica Gigas Stem/carthamus Tinctorius Flower/(Carthamus Tinctorius/prunus Persica Seed)poria Cocos Water is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • 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 protecting

    helps shield skin from external environmental factors

EU regulatory status

(Angelica Gigas/glycyrrhiza Uralensis/rehmannia Glutinosa Root)/angelica Gigas Stem/carthamus Tinctorius Flower/(Carthamus Tinctorius/prunus Persica Seed)poria Cocos Water 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 (Angelica Gigas/glycyrrhiza Uralensis/rehmannia Glutinosa Root)/angelica Gigas Stem/carthamus Tinctorius Flower/(Carthamus Tinctorius/prunus Persica Seed)poria Cocos Water?

(Angelica Gigas/glycyrrhiza Uralensis/rehmannia Glutinosa Root)/angelica Gigas Stem/carthamus Tinctorius Flower/(Carthamus Tinctorius/prunus Persica Seed)poria Cocos Water is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. (Angelica Gigas/Glycyrrhiza Uralensis/Rehmannia Glutinosa Root)/Angelica Gigas Stem/Carthamus Tinctorius Flower/(Carthamus Tinctorius/Prunus Persica Seed)Poria Cocos Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the roots of Angelica gigas, Glycyrrhiza uralensis , and Rehmannia glutinosa ; the stems of Angelica gigas ; the flowers of Carthamus tinctorius ; the seeds of Carthamus tinctorius , and Prunus persica ; and the fungus, Poria cocos.

Is (Angelica Gigas/glycyrrhiza Uralensis/rehmannia Glutinosa Root)/angelica Gigas Stem/carthamus Tinctorius Flower/(Carthamus Tinctorius/prunus Persica Seed)poria Cocos Water allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. (Angelica Gigas/glycyrrhiza Uralensis/rehmannia Glutinosa Root)/angelica Gigas Stem/carthamus Tinctorius Flower/(Carthamus Tinctorius/prunus Persica Seed)poria Cocos Water is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does (Angelica Gigas/glycyrrhiza Uralensis/rehmannia Glutinosa Root)/angelica Gigas Stem/carthamus Tinctorius Flower/(Carthamus Tinctorius/prunus Persica Seed)poria Cocos Water do in cosmetic products?

(Angelica Gigas/glycyrrhiza Uralensis/rehmannia Glutinosa Root)/angelica Gigas Stem/carthamus Tinctorius Flower/(Carthamus Tinctorius/prunus Persica Seed)poria Cocos Water is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, skin conditioning, skin protecting.

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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: 18/12/2012