An aqueous steam distillate of gum rockrose leaves and stems, listed as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Cistus ladaniferus leaf/stem water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the leaves and stems of gum rockrose (labdanum), Cistus ladaniferus, of the rockrose family (Cistaceae). CosIng lists it as a humectant and skin-conditioning 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 content of individual volatile constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
- 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.