Mantis Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Mantis Extract is the extract obtained from the mantis, Tenodera angustipennis, which is isolated from the gall.
What does it do?
Mantis 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
Mantis 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 Mantis Extract?
Mantis Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Mantis Extract is the extract obtained from the mantis, Tenodera angustipennis, which is isolated from the gall.
Is Mantis Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Mantis Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Mantis Extract do in cosmetic products?
Mantis 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: 07/02/2018