A carbohydrate fraction from chicory roots, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Cichorium intybus root oligosaccharides is, according to CosIng, the carbohydrate fraction isolated from the roots of chicory, Cichorium intybus, of the daisy family (Asteraceae). Oligosaccharides are short chains of sugar units. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums, cleansers 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 show the chain length or exact composition of the oligosaccharides.
Functions
- 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.