INCI name

CHELIDONIUM MAJUS EXTRACT

Greater celandine extract

An extract of greater celandine listed as an anti-seborrhoeic ingredient.

What it is

Chelidonium majus extract is an extract of the leaves and aerial parts of greater celandine, Chelidonium majus, a plant of the poppy family (Papaveraceae). CosIng lists it as an anti-seborrhoeic ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in scalp care products, shampoos and some 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

Anti-seborrheic
Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (14)

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