Cocos Nucifera Flower Nectar Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, antioxidant, buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cocos Nucifera Flower Nectar Extract is the extract of the nectar obtained from the flowers of Cocos nucifera.
What does it do?
Cocos Nucifera Flower Nectar Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
EU regulatory status
Cocos Nucifera Flower Nectar 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 Cocos Nucifera Flower Nectar Extract?
Cocos Nucifera Flower Nectar Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cocos Nucifera Flower Nectar Extract is the extract of the nectar obtained from the flowers of Cocos nucifera.
Is Cocos Nucifera Flower Nectar Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cocos Nucifera Flower Nectar Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cocos Nucifera Flower Nectar Extract do in cosmetic products?
Cocos Nucifera Flower Nectar Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, antioxidant, buffering.
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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: 19/05/2020