INCI name

ECHINACEA PURPUREA ROOT EXTRACT

Purple coneflower root extract

An extract of purple coneflower root used as a moisturising and conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Echinacea purpurea root extract is an extract of the roots of purple coneflower, Echinacea purpurea. CosIng lists it as a moisturising, skin-conditioning and tonic ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, lotions, lip products and products for sensitive skin.

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 the content of individual plant constituents.

Functions

Moisturising
Increasing the water content of the skin and keeping it soft and smooth.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
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.

Products with this ingredient (11)

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