Urtica Dioica
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Urtica Dioica is the dried material obtained from the Nettle, Urtica dioica L., Urticaceae
What does it do?
Urtica Dioica is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
EU regulatory status
Urtica Dioica 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?
Urtica Dioica is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Urtica Dioica is the dried material obtained from the Nettle, Urtica dioica L., Urticaceae
Is Urtica Dioica allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Urtica Dioica is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Urtica Dioica do in cosmetic products?
Urtica Dioica is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Urtica Dioica?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Urtica Dioica is 84012-40-8.
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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: 15/10/2010