Plant material from kiwi fruit, used as a hair- and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Actinidia chinensis fruit is plant material derived from the fruit of kiwi, Actinidia chinensis, of the Actinidiaceae family. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in skin care products such as masks and scrubs.
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 reveal the form of the material, for example pulp, juice or powder.
Functions
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.