An extract of citron fruit used as an antioxidant and chelating ingredient.
What it is
Citrus medica vulgaris fruit extract is an extract of the fruit of the citron (cedrat), Citrus medica var. vulgaris, of the citrus family (Rutaceae). CosIng lists it as an antioxidant and chelating agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, cleansers and hair 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 what the extract contains.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- Chelating
- Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (5)
- Shampooing antipelliculaire homme - Cédrat Bio et huiles essentielles · Le Petit Marseillais
- Shampoing sec · Monoprix
- Shampooing doux cédrat et anis · Monoprix
- Shampooing anti pellliculaire 4 huiles essentielles et extrait de cédrat cheveux gras · Le Petit Marseillais
- Shampooing doux cheveux gras aux extraits de cédrat et d'ortie · Casino