A floral water from eyebright, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Euphrasia officinalis flower/leaf/stem water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the flowers, leaves and stems of eyebright, Euphrasia officinalis, which CosIng places in the family Scrophulariaceae. CosIng lists it as a fragrance, perfuming and flavouring ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as toners, face mists and other water-based 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 how concentrated the distillate is. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
- Flavouring
- Imparting taste and/or flavour to a cosmetic product.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.