An extract of the flowers and leaves of the orchid Cycnoches cooperi, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Cycnoches cooperi flower/leaf extract is an extract of the flowers and leaves of Cycnoches cooperi, a swan orchid of the orchid family (Orchidaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums and other skin 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, or whether the plant material was wild or cultivated.
Functions
- 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.