An extract of echinacea root, used for hair, nail and skin conditioning.
What it is
Echinacea angustifolia root extract is the extract of the roots of the narrow-leaved coneflower, Echinacea angustifolia, of the daisy family (Asteraceae). CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning, nail-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as creams 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.
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.
- Nail conditioning
- Improving and/or enhancing the cosmetic characteristics of the nail (moisturizing, increasing sheen, reducing brittleness and flaking, 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.