An extract of the whole kiwi plant, listed as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Actinidia chinensis extract is, according to CosIng, the extract of the whole plant of the kiwi, Actinidia chinensis. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show which solvent was used or how concentrated the extract is.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
- Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.