An extract of the whole lemongrass plant used as a conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Cymbopogon citratus extract is an extract of the whole plant of lemongrass, Cymbopogon citratus, of the grass family (Poaceae). CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, shower gels, deodorants, creams 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 the extraction method or solvent. It differs from lemongrass oil, which has its own INCI name.
Functions
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- 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 (18)
- Kremowy peeling drobnoziarnisty · Eveline Cosmetics
- Emulsja myjąca do demakijażu i oczyszczania twarzy · Eveline Cosmetics
- Naturalny szampon do wlosow super fresh · YOPE
- Odżywka FLAT HAIR do włosów przetłuszczających się · YOPE
- Naturalna odżywka do włosów · YOPE
- peeling 3 enzymy do skóry głowy CLEAN SCALP, 100 ml · Tołpa
- trychologiczny peeling do skóry głowy, 100 ml · Tołpa
- żel pod prysznic do mycia ciała i włosów 2w1, 200 ml · Tołpa
- oczyszczający żel z peelingiem do mycia twarzy, 150 ml · Tołpa
- przeciwzmarszczkowy krem łagodzący, 50 ml · Tołpa
- Deo Creme Zitronengras & Grüner Tee · share
- DEODORANT FEELING FRESH · Lacura

