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Hippophae Rhamnoides Callus Extract

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

What is it?

Hippophae Rhamnoides Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Hippophae rhamnoides grown in culture, Elaeagnaceae.

What does it do?

Hippophae Rhamnoides Callus Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antimicrobial

    kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • 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

  • Skin protecting

    helps shield skin from external environmental factors

EU regulatory status

Hippophae Rhamnoides Callus 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 Hippophae Rhamnoides Callus Extract?

Hippophae Rhamnoides Callus Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hippophae Rhamnoides Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Hippophae rhamnoides grown in culture, Elaeagnaceae.

Is Hippophae Rhamnoides Callus Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Hippophae Rhamnoides Callus Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Hippophae Rhamnoides Callus Extract do in cosmetic products?

Hippophae Rhamnoides Callus Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, antioxidant, hair conditioning, 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: 06/09/2016