A plant extract of Montpellier cistus, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Cistus monspeliensis extract is an extract of Montpellier cistus, Cistus monspeliensis, a Mediterranean shrub of the rockrose family (Cistaceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in skin care products and scented 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 which parts of the plant were used or the extraction method.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.