INCI name

ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM SEED EXTRACT

Cardamom seed extract

An extract of cardamom seeds used as a tonic and perfuming ingredient.

What it is

Elettaria cardamomum seed extract is an extract of the seeds of cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum, a plant of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). CosIng lists it as a tonic and perfuming ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, body care products, hair products and perfumed 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

Tonic
Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (17)

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