An extract of Echinacea angustifolia leaves, listed as a moisturising, skin-conditioning, soothing and tonic ingredient.
What it is
Echinacea angustifolia leaf extract is an extract of the leaves of the narrow-leaved purple coneflower, Echinacea angustifolia, of the daisy family (Compositae). CosIng lists it as a moisturising, skin-conditioning, soothing and tonic 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 the extraction solvent or the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Moisturising
- Increasing the water content of the skin and keeping it soft and smooth.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Soothing
- Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.
- Tonic
- Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.