Soil Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Soil Extract is the extract of soil.
What does it do?
Soil Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
EU regulatory status
Soil 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 Soil Extract?
Soil Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Soil Extract is the extract of soil.
Is Soil Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Soil Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Soil Extract do in cosmetic products?
Soil Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance.
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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: 25/06/2026