Morus Alba Bark/(Portulaca Oleracea Leaf/stem)/angelica Dahurica Root/apricot Seed/chestnut Shell Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
This is the extract of the bark of Morus alba (Moraceae); the leaves and stems of Portulaca oleracea (Portulacaceae); the roots of Angelica dahurica (Apiaceae); the seeds of Prunus armeniaca (Rosaceae); and the shells of Castanea crenata (Fagaceae).
What does it do?
Morus Alba Bark/(Portulaca Oleracea Leaf/stem)/angelica Dahurica Root/apricot Seed/chestnut Shell 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
Morus Alba Bark/(Portulaca Oleracea Leaf/stem)/angelica Dahurica Root/apricot Seed/chestnut Shell 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 Morus Alba Bark/(Portulaca Oleracea Leaf/stem)/angelica Dahurica Root/apricot Seed/chestnut Shell Extract?
Morus Alba Bark/(Portulaca Oleracea Leaf/stem)/angelica Dahurica Root/apricot Seed/chestnut Shell Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. This is the extract of the bark of Morus alba (Moraceae); the leaves and stems of Portulaca oleracea (Portulacaceae); the roots of Angelica dahurica (Apiaceae); the seeds of Prunus armeniaca (Rosaceae); and the shells of Castanea crenata (Fagaceae).
Is Morus Alba Bark/(Portulaca Oleracea Leaf/stem)/angelica Dahurica Root/apricot Seed/chestnut Shell Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Morus Alba Bark/(Portulaca Oleracea Leaf/stem)/angelica Dahurica Root/apricot Seed/chestnut Shell Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Morus Alba Bark/(Portulaca Oleracea Leaf/stem)/angelica Dahurica Root/apricot Seed/chestnut Shell Extract do in cosmetic products?
Morus Alba Bark/(Portulaca Oleracea Leaf/stem)/angelica Dahurica Root/apricot Seed/chestnut Shell 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: 18/04/2018