Stellaria Alsine Flower/leaf/stem Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, surfactant - emulsifying, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Stellaria Alsine Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves, and stems of Stellaria alsine.
What does it do?
Stellaria Alsine Flower/leaf/stem Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
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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
Stellaria Alsine Flower/leaf/stem 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 Stellaria Alsine Flower/leaf/stem Extract?
Stellaria Alsine Flower/leaf/stem Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Stellaria Alsine Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves, and stems of Stellaria alsine.
Is Stellaria Alsine Flower/leaf/stem Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Stellaria Alsine Flower/leaf/stem Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Stellaria Alsine Flower/leaf/stem Extract do in cosmetic products?
Stellaria Alsine Flower/leaf/stem Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, surfactant - emulsifying, skin protecting, skin conditioning - humectant, 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: 28/04/2025