Yucca Schidigera Leaf/root/stem Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, fragrance, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Yucca Schidigera Extract is an extract of the leaves, stems and roots of the yucca, Yucca schidigera, Liliaceae
What does it do?
Yucca Schidigera Leaf/root/stem Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
-
Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
-
Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
-
Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Yucca Schidigera Leaf/root/stem 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 Yucca Schidigera Leaf/root/stem Extract?
Yucca Schidigera Leaf/root/stem Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Yucca Schidigera Extract is an extract of the leaves, stems and roots of the yucca, Yucca schidigera, Liliaceae
Is Yucca Schidigera Leaf/root/stem Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Yucca Schidigera Leaf/root/stem Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Yucca Schidigera Leaf/root/stem Extract do in cosmetic products?
Yucca Schidigera Leaf/root/stem Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, fragrance, skin protecting, surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Yucca Schidigera Leaf/root/stem Extract?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Yucca Schidigera Leaf/root/stem Extract is 90147-57-2 (Generic) / 223749-05-1.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010