An extract of coriander leaves, listed as an antimicrobial and humectant ingredient.
What it is
Coriandrum sativum leaf extract is, according to CosIng, the extract of the leaves of coriander, Coriandrum sativum, a plant of the carrot family (Apiaceae). CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial and humectant 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 which solvent was used or how concentrated the extract is.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Skin conditioning – humectant
- Increasing the water content of the top layers of the skin. Humectants are primarily hygroscopic agents drawing moisture from the surrounding air.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.