An extract of strawberry tree fruit, listed as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Arbutus unedo fruit extract is, according to CosIng, the extract of the fruit of the strawberry tree, Arbutus unedo, of the heath family (Ericaceae). 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
- 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.