INCI name

BIDENS PILOSA EXTRACT

Bidens pilosa extract

An extract of the herb Bidens pilosa used as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Bidens pilosa extract is an extract of the herb Bidens pilosa (hairy beggarticks), a plant of the daisy family. CosIng lists it as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, toners and masks.

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 specify which part of the plant was used or the extraction method.

Functions

Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
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.

Products with this ingredient (17)

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