Cucurbita Maxima Phytoplacenta Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cucurbita Maxima Phytoplacenta Extract is the extract of the phytoplacenta cells directly isolated from the plant Cucurbita maxima or grown in culture, Cucurbitaceae.
What does it do?
Cucurbita Maxima Phytoplacenta 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
EU regulatory status
Cucurbita Maxima Phytoplacenta 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 Cucurbita Maxima Phytoplacenta Extract?
Cucurbita Maxima Phytoplacenta Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cucurbita Maxima Phytoplacenta Extract is the extract of the phytoplacenta cells directly isolated from the plant Cucurbita maxima or grown in culture, Cucurbitaceae.
Is Cucurbita Maxima Phytoplacenta Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cucurbita Maxima Phytoplacenta Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cucurbita Maxima Phytoplacenta Extract do in cosmetic products?
Cucurbita Maxima Phytoplacenta Extract 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: 18/09/2014