An extract of the press cake left after argan oil extraction, listed as a humectant.
What it is
Argania spinosa seedcake extract is an extract of the seedcake of the argan tree, Argania spinosa, of the family Sapotaceae. The seedcake is the solid residue left after the oil is pressed from the kernels. CosIng lists it as a humectant.
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 extraction solvent or the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.