An extract of bugle plant cell cultures, listed as an antioxidant, bleaching and chelating ingredient.
What it is
Ajuga reptans cell culture extract is, according to CosIng, the extract of a plant cell culture suspension of bugle, Ajuga reptans, of the mint family (Lamiaceae). CosIng lists it as an antioxidant, bleaching and chelating ingredient; bleaching here refers to a cosmetic function that lightens the shade of skin or hair.
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 culture conditions or how concentrated the extract is.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- Bleaching
- Bleaching or lightening the shade of hair and/or skin.
- Chelating
- Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.