Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Powder
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 Root Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground roots of Vetiveria zizanioides. The accepted scientific name for Vetiveria zizanioides is Chrysopogon zizanioides.
What does it do?
Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Powder 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 Root Powder 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 Root Powder?
Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Powder is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground roots of Vetiveria zizanioides. The accepted scientific name for Vetiveria zizanioides is Chrysopogon zizanioides.
Is Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Powder allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Powder is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Powder do in cosmetic products?
Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Powder 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