INCI name

COLEUS FORSKOHLII ROOT EXTRACT

Coleus forskohlii root extract

An extract of Coleus forskohlii roots with conditioning and humectant functions.

What it is

Coleus forskohlii root extract is an extract of the roots of Coleus forskohlii, a plant of the mint family. CosIng lists it as an emollient, humectant, oral care and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, body care products 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 solvent.

Functions

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.
Oral care
Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.
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.

Products with this ingredient (20)

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