Solanum Nigrum Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Solanum Nigrum Extract is the extract of the whole plant Solanum nigrum, Solanaceae.
What does it do?
Solanum Nigrum Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Solanum Nigrum Extract is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 298), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Solanum Nigrum Extract?
Solanum Nigrum Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Solanum Nigrum Extract is the extract of the whole plant Solanum nigrum, Solanaceae.
Is Solanum Nigrum Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Solanum Nigrum Extract is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Solanum Nigrum Extract do in cosmetic products?
Solanum Nigrum Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
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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: 09/11/2026