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Picea Obovata Needle 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?

Picea Obovata Needle Extract is the extract of the needles of Picea obovata, Pinaceae.

What does it do?

Picea Obovata Needle Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • 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

EU regulatory status

Picea Obovata Needle 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 Picea Obovata Needle Extract?

Picea Obovata Needle Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Picea Obovata Needle Extract is the extract of the needles of Picea obovata, Pinaceae.

Is Picea Obovata Needle Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Picea Obovata Needle Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Picea Obovata Needle Extract do in cosmetic products?

Picea Obovata Needle 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: 07/02/2018