An extract of fennel fruit, listed as an emollient, skin-conditioning, soothing and tonic ingredient.
What it is
Foeniculum vulgare fruit extract is an extract of the fruit (often called seeds) of fennel, Foeniculum vulgare of the carrot family (Apiaceae). CosIng lists it as an emollient, skin-conditioning, soothing and tonic ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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 the extraction solvent or the concentration of the extract.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Soothing
- Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.
- 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.