An extract of red spiderling roots used as a skin-protecting ingredient.
What it is
Boerhavia diffusa root extract is the extract of the roots of red spiderling, Boerhavia diffusa, a plant of the family Nyctaginaceae, known in India as punarnava. CosIng lists it as a skin-protecting ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions and other skin care 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 reveal the extraction method or solvent.
Functions
- Skin protecting
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (8)
- Intensywnie redukujące przebarwienia, zwężające pory serum z kompleksem niacynamid + stabilna witamina C FOCUS PIGMENTATION ESSENCE · Veoli Botanica
- Clinical 20% Niacinamide Treatment · Paula's Choice
- 10% Niacinamide Booster · Paula's Choice
- 10% Niacinamide Booster – Paula's Choice · Paula's Choice
- Krem Wybielający przebarwienia z blokerem melaniny do skóry z przebarwieniami · Farmona
- Serum do cery naczynkowej · Nanoil
- Serum do twarzy z witaminą C · Nanoil
- Serum do twarzy z retinolem · Nanoil