An extract of baobab fruit, used as an emollient.
What it is
Adansonia digitata fruit extract is an extract of the fruit of the baobab, Adansonia digitata, assigned in CosIng to the family Bombacaceae (now usually included in the mallow family, Malvaceae). CosIng lists it as an emollient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions, hair care products and other 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 reveal the extraction method or solvent.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.