(Codonopsis Tangshen/dioscorea Japonica) Root/atractylodes Japonica Rhizome/poria Cocos/(Dolichos Lablab/coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen/euryale Ferox/nelumbo Nucifera) Seed Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
(Codonopsis Tangshen/Dioscorea Japonica) Root/Atractyloides Japonica Rhizome/Poria Cocos/(Dolichos Lablab/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen/Euryale Ferox/Nelumbo Nucifera) Seed Extract is the extract of the roots of Codonopsis tangshen and Dioscorea japonica ; the rhizomes of Atractyloides japonica ; the whole plant, Poria cocos ; and the seeds of Dolichos lablab, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen, Euryale Ferox and Nelumbo nucifera.
What does it do?
(Codonopsis Tangshen/dioscorea Japonica) Root/atractylodes Japonica Rhizome/poria Cocos/(Dolichos Lablab/coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen/euryale Ferox/nelumbo Nucifera) Seed Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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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
(Codonopsis Tangshen/dioscorea Japonica) Root/atractylodes Japonica Rhizome/poria Cocos/(Dolichos Lablab/coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen/euryale Ferox/nelumbo Nucifera) Seed 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 (Codonopsis Tangshen/dioscorea Japonica) Root/atractylodes Japonica Rhizome/poria Cocos/(Dolichos Lablab/coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen/euryale Ferox/nelumbo Nucifera) Seed Extract?
(Codonopsis Tangshen/dioscorea Japonica) Root/atractylodes Japonica Rhizome/poria Cocos/(Dolichos Lablab/coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen/euryale Ferox/nelumbo Nucifera) Seed Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. (Codonopsis Tangshen/Dioscorea Japonica) Root/Atractyloides Japonica Rhizome/Poria Cocos/(Dolichos Lablab/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen/Euryale Ferox/Nelumbo Nucifera) Seed Extract is the extract of the roots of Codonopsis tangshen and Dioscorea japonica ; the rhizomes of Atractyloides japonica ; the whole plant, Poria cocos ; and the seeds of Dolichos lablab, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen, Euryale Ferox and Nelumbo nucifera.
Is (Codonopsis Tangshen/dioscorea Japonica) Root/atractylodes Japonica Rhizome/poria Cocos/(Dolichos Lablab/coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen/euryale Ferox/nelumbo Nucifera) Seed Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. (Codonopsis Tangshen/dioscorea Japonica) Root/atractylodes Japonica Rhizome/poria Cocos/(Dolichos Lablab/coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen/euryale Ferox/nelumbo Nucifera) Seed Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does (Codonopsis Tangshen/dioscorea Japonica) Root/atractylodes Japonica Rhizome/poria Cocos/(Dolichos Lablab/coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen/euryale Ferox/nelumbo Nucifera) Seed Extract do in cosmetic products?
(Codonopsis Tangshen/dioscorea Japonica) Root/atractylodes Japonica Rhizome/poria Cocos/(Dolichos Lablab/coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen/euryale Ferox/nelumbo Nucifera) Seed Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, 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