Vetiveria Zizanioides Leaf/root Water
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Vetiveria Zizanioides Leaf/Root Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the leaves and roots of Vetiveria zizanioides. The accepted scientific name for Vetiveria zizanioides is Chrysopogon zizanioides.
What does it do?
Vetiveria Zizanioides Leaf/root Water 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
Vetiveria Zizanioides Leaf/root Water 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 Vetiveria Zizanioides Leaf/root Water?
Vetiveria Zizanioides Leaf/root Water is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Vetiveria Zizanioides Leaf/Root Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the leaves and roots of Vetiveria zizanioides. The accepted scientific name for Vetiveria zizanioides is Chrysopogon zizanioides.
Is Vetiveria Zizanioides Leaf/root Water allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Vetiveria Zizanioides Leaf/root Water is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Vetiveria Zizanioides Leaf/root Water do in cosmetic products?
Vetiveria Zizanioides Leaf/root Water 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: 26/08/2024