Vitex Negundo Flower/leaf/seed Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum, antioxidant, hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Vitex Negundo Flower/Leaf/Seed Oil is the volatile oil derived from the flowers, leaves and seeds of Vitex negundo, Lamiaceae.
What does it do?
Vitex Negundo Flower/leaf/seed Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anti-sebum
helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Hair dyeing
colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment
EU regulatory status
Vitex Negundo Flower/leaf/seed Oil 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 Vitex Negundo Flower/leaf/seed Oil?
Vitex Negundo Flower/leaf/seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Vitex Negundo Flower/Leaf/Seed Oil is the volatile oil derived from the flowers, leaves and seeds of Vitex negundo, Lamiaceae.
Is Vitex Negundo Flower/leaf/seed Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Vitex Negundo Flower/leaf/seed Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Vitex Negundo Flower/leaf/seed Oil do in cosmetic products?
Vitex Negundo Flower/leaf/seed Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum, antioxidant, hair dyeing.
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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: 28/11/2014