Lycium Chinense Flower Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, humectant, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Lycium Chinense Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Lycium chinense, Solanaceae.
What does it do?
Lycium Chinense Flower Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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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 protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Lycium Chinense Flower 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 Lycium Chinense Flower Extract?
Lycium Chinense Flower Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Lycium Chinense Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Lycium chinense, Solanaceae.
Is Lycium Chinense Flower Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Lycium Chinense Flower Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Lycium Chinense Flower Extract do in cosmetic products?
Lycium Chinense Flower Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, humectant, 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: 05/12/2013