Nepeta Cataria Water
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Nepeta Cataria Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the whole plant Nepeta cataria.
What does it do?
Nepeta Cataria Water 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
Nepeta Cataria Water 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 Nepeta Cataria Water?
Nepeta Cataria Water is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Nepeta Cataria Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the whole plant Nepeta cataria.
Is Nepeta Cataria Water allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Nepeta Cataria Water is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Nepeta Cataria Water do in cosmetic products?
Nepeta Cataria Water 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: 07/07/2020