An extract of clove buds used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Eugenia caryophyllus bud extract is an extract of the flower buds of the clove tree, Eugenia caryophyllus, of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae). CosIng notes that the accepted scientific name of the plant is Syzygium aromaticum. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, hair care products, oral care products and other 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
- Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
- Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.