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Botrychium Schaffneri Extract

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

What is it?

Botrychium Schaffneri Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Botrychium schaffneri, Ophioglossaceae.

What does it do?

Botrychium Schaffneri 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

EU regulatory status

Botrychium Schaffneri 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 Botrychium Schaffneri Extract?

Botrychium Schaffneri Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Botrychium Schaffneri Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Botrychium schaffneri, Ophioglossaceae.

Is Botrychium Schaffneri Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Botrychium Schaffneri Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Botrychium Schaffneri Extract do in cosmetic products?

Botrychium Schaffneri Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum, antioxidant.

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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: 08/09/2016