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Nymphaea Tetragona Callus Culture Extract

A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, hair conditioning, humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Nymphaea Tetragona Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of Nymphaea tetragona, Nymphaeaceae.

What does it do?

Nymphaea Tetragona Callus Culture Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • 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

  • Skin protecting

    helps shield skin from external environmental factors

EU regulatory status

Nymphaea Tetragona Callus Culture 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 Nymphaea Tetragona Callus Culture Extract?

Nymphaea Tetragona Callus Culture Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Nymphaea Tetragona Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of Nymphaea tetragona, Nymphaeaceae.

Is Nymphaea Tetragona Callus Culture Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Nymphaea Tetragona Callus Culture Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Nymphaea Tetragona Callus Culture Extract do in cosmetic products?

Nymphaea Tetragona Callus Culture Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning, 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: 30/10/2012