Lepidium Meyenii Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Lepidium Meyenii Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Lepidium meyenii, Brassicaceae.
What does it do?
Lepidium Meyenii Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Lepidium Meyenii 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 Lepidium Meyenii Extract?
Lepidium Meyenii Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Lepidium Meyenii Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Lepidium meyenii, Brassicaceae.
Is Lepidium Meyenii Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Lepidium Meyenii Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Lepidium Meyenii Extract do in cosmetic products?
Lepidium Meyenii Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 06/06/2016