Borago Officinalis/lavandula Angustifolia/hyacinthus Orientalis/salvia Sclarea/(Centaurea Cyanus/chamomilla Recutita) Flower/chamomilla Recutita Leaf Water
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum, antioxidant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Borago Officinalis/Lavandula Angustifolia/Hyacinthus Orientalis/Salvia Sclarea/(Centaurea Cyanus/Chamomilla Recutita) Flower/Chamomilla Recutita Leaf Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the whole plants, Borago officinalis , Lavandula angustifolia , Hyacinthus orientalis , and Salvia sclarea , the flowers of Chamomilla recutita and Centaurea cyanus and the leaves of Chamomilla recutita.
What does it do?
Borago Officinalis/lavandula Angustifolia/hyacinthus Orientalis/salvia Sclarea/(Centaurea Cyanus/chamomilla Recutita) Flower/chamomilla Recutita Leaf Water is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anti-sebum
helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Borago Officinalis/lavandula Angustifolia/hyacinthus Orientalis/salvia Sclarea/(Centaurea Cyanus/chamomilla Recutita) Flower/chamomilla Recutita Leaf 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 Borago Officinalis/lavandula Angustifolia/hyacinthus Orientalis/salvia Sclarea/(Centaurea Cyanus/chamomilla Recutita) Flower/chamomilla Recutita Leaf Water?
Borago Officinalis/lavandula Angustifolia/hyacinthus Orientalis/salvia Sclarea/(Centaurea Cyanus/chamomilla Recutita) Flower/chamomilla Recutita Leaf Water is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Borago Officinalis/Lavandula Angustifolia/Hyacinthus Orientalis/Salvia Sclarea/(Centaurea Cyanus/Chamomilla Recutita) Flower/Chamomilla Recutita Leaf Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the whole plants, Borago officinalis , Lavandula angustifolia , Hyacinthus orientalis , and Salvia sclarea , the flowers of Chamomilla recutita and Centaurea cyanus and the leaves of Chamomilla recutita.
Is Borago Officinalis/lavandula Angustifolia/hyacinthus Orientalis/salvia Sclarea/(Centaurea Cyanus/chamomilla Recutita) Flower/chamomilla Recutita Leaf Water allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Borago Officinalis/lavandula Angustifolia/hyacinthus Orientalis/salvia Sclarea/(Centaurea Cyanus/chamomilla Recutita) Flower/chamomilla Recutita Leaf Water is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Borago Officinalis/lavandula Angustifolia/hyacinthus Orientalis/salvia Sclarea/(Centaurea Cyanus/chamomilla Recutita) Flower/chamomilla Recutita Leaf Water do in cosmetic products?
Borago Officinalis/lavandula Angustifolia/hyacinthus Orientalis/salvia Sclarea/(Centaurea Cyanus/chamomilla Recutita) Flower/chamomilla Recutita Leaf Water is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum, antioxidant, 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: 08/11/2017