INCI name

BIXA ORELLANA SEED EXTRACT

Annatto seed extract

An extract of annatto seeds used for fragrance and skin conditioning.

What it is

Bixa orellana seed extract is an extract of the seeds of annatto, Bixa orellana, whose seeds are known for their orange-red pigments. CosIng lists it as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, sun care and after-sun products, lip products and body oils.

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 the pigment content; the extract may tint the product.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
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 (16)

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