An extract of Iceland moss, a lichen, used as a cleansing, emollient and soothing ingredient.
What it is
Cetraria islandica extract is an extract of Iceland moss, Cetraria islandica, which despite its name is a lichen, of the family Parmeliaceae. CosIng lists it as a cleansing, emollient, smoothing and soothing ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in 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 reveal the extraction method or solvent.
Functions
- Cleansing
- Helping to keep the body surface clean.
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Smoothing
- Seeking to achieve an even skin surface by decreasing roughness or irregularities.
- Soothing
- Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.