An extract of cockscomb flowers, listed as a skin-protecting ingredient.
What it is
Celosia cristata flower extract is, according to CosIng, an extract of the flowers of cockscomb, Celosia cristata, an ornamental plant of the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae) with crested flower heads. CosIng lists it as a skin-protecting 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 the extraction solvent or the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
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.