Phormium Tenax Flower Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Phormium Tenax Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Phormium tenax, Asphodelaceae
What does it do?
Phormium Tenax Flower Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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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
Phormium Tenax Flower 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 Phormium Tenax Flower Extract?
Phormium Tenax Flower Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Phormium Tenax Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Phormium tenax, Asphodelaceae
Is Phormium Tenax Flower Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Phormium Tenax Flower Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Phormium Tenax Flower Extract do in cosmetic products?
Phormium Tenax Flower Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, 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