Pelargonium Sidoides Phytoplacenta Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, antioxidant, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Pelargonium Sidoides Phytoplacenta Extract is the extract of the phytoplacenta cells directly isolated from the plant, Pelargonium sidoides, or grown in culture, Geraniaceae.
What does it do?
Pelargonium Sidoides Phytoplacenta Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Pelargonium Sidoides Phytoplacenta 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 Pelargonium Sidoides Phytoplacenta Extract?
Pelargonium Sidoides Phytoplacenta Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Pelargonium Sidoides Phytoplacenta Extract is the extract of the phytoplacenta cells directly isolated from the plant, Pelargonium sidoides, or grown in culture, Geraniaceae.
Is Pelargonium Sidoides Phytoplacenta Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Pelargonium Sidoides Phytoplacenta Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pelargonium Sidoides Phytoplacenta Extract do in cosmetic products?
Pelargonium Sidoides Phytoplacenta Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 30/10/2014