Carthamus Tinctorius Flower/vitis Vinifera Fruit/(Camelia Sinensis/diospyros Kaki/zanthoxylum Schinifolium) Leaf/polygonum Cuspidatum Root/castanea Crenata Shell/coffea Arabica Seed Water
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum, antimicrobial, antioxidant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower/Vitis Vinifera Fruit/(Camellia Sinensis/Diospyros Kaki) Leaf/Polygonum Cuspidatum Root/Castanea Crenata Shell/Coffea Arabica Seed Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the flowers of Carthamus tinctorius , the fruit of Vitis vinifera , the leaves of Camellia sinensis and Diospyros kaki , the roots of Polygonum cuspidatum , the shells of Castanea crenata and the seeds of Coffea arabica.
What does it do?
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower/vitis Vinifera Fruit/(Camelia Sinensis/diospyros Kaki/zanthoxylum Schinifolium) Leaf/polygonum Cuspidatum Root/castanea Crenata Shell/coffea Arabica Seed 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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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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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
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower/vitis Vinifera Fruit/(Camelia Sinensis/diospyros Kaki/zanthoxylum Schinifolium) Leaf/polygonum Cuspidatum Root/castanea Crenata Shell/coffea Arabica Seed 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 Carthamus Tinctorius Flower/vitis Vinifera Fruit/(Camelia Sinensis/diospyros Kaki/zanthoxylum Schinifolium) Leaf/polygonum Cuspidatum Root/castanea Crenata Shell/coffea Arabica Seed Water?
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower/vitis Vinifera Fruit/(Camelia Sinensis/diospyros Kaki/zanthoxylum Schinifolium) Leaf/polygonum Cuspidatum Root/castanea Crenata Shell/coffea Arabica Seed Water is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Carthamus Tinctorius Flower/Vitis Vinifera Fruit/(Camellia Sinensis/Diospyros Kaki) Leaf/Polygonum Cuspidatum Root/Castanea Crenata Shell/Coffea Arabica Seed Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the flowers of Carthamus tinctorius , the fruit of Vitis vinifera , the leaves of Camellia sinensis and Diospyros kaki , the roots of Polygonum cuspidatum , the shells of Castanea crenata and the seeds of Coffea arabica.
Is Carthamus Tinctorius Flower/vitis Vinifera Fruit/(Camelia Sinensis/diospyros Kaki/zanthoxylum Schinifolium) Leaf/polygonum Cuspidatum Root/castanea Crenata Shell/coffea Arabica Seed Water allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Carthamus Tinctorius Flower/vitis Vinifera Fruit/(Camelia Sinensis/diospyros Kaki/zanthoxylum Schinifolium) Leaf/polygonum Cuspidatum Root/castanea Crenata Shell/coffea Arabica Seed Water is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Carthamus Tinctorius Flower/vitis Vinifera Fruit/(Camelia Sinensis/diospyros Kaki/zanthoxylum Schinifolium) Leaf/polygonum Cuspidatum Root/castanea Crenata Shell/coffea Arabica Seed Water do in cosmetic products?
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower/vitis Vinifera Fruit/(Camelia Sinensis/diospyros Kaki/zanthoxylum Schinifolium) Leaf/polygonum Cuspidatum Root/castanea Crenata Shell/coffea Arabica Seed Water is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum, antimicrobial, 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: 13/07/2018