Ground seeds of the kiwi plant, listed as an abrasive, emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Actinidia chinensis seed refers to the ground seeds of the kiwi plant, Actinidia chinensis of the kiwifruit family (Actinidiaceae). CosIng lists them as an abrasive, emollient 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 the particle size. As a natural material, their composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Abrasive
- Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- 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.