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Butea Superba Root Powder

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

What is it?

Butea Superba Root Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground roots of Butea superba, Leguminosae

What does it do?

Butea Superba Root Powder 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

EU regulatory status

Butea Superba Root Powder 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 Butea Superba Root Powder?

Butea Superba Root Powder is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butea Superba Root Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground roots of Butea superba, Leguminosae

Is Butea Superba Root Powder allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Butea Superba Root Powder is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Butea Superba Root Powder do in cosmetic products?

Butea Superba Root Powder 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: 15/10/2010