Urtica Dioica Twig Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, hair conditioning, humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Urtica Dioica Twig Extract is the extract of the twigs of Urtica dioica.
What does it do?
Urtica Dioica Twig Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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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 - 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
Urtica Dioica Twig 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 Urtica Dioica Twig Extract?
Urtica Dioica Twig Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Urtica Dioica Twig Extract is the extract of the twigs of Urtica dioica.
Is Urtica Dioica Twig Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Urtica Dioica Twig Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Urtica Dioica Twig Extract do in cosmetic products?
Urtica Dioica Twig Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, hair conditioning, humectant, 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: 12/08/2024