Allowed in EU

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:

  • 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

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