An extract of black cohosh roots used as an antioxidant, emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Cimicifuga racemosa root extract is an extract of the roots of black cohosh, Cimicifuga racemosa (also classified as Actaea racemosa), a North American plant of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial, antioxidant, emollient, humectant, skin-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums 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
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- 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.