Dried fruit of the wild strawberry, listed as an astringent and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Fragaria vesca fruit is, according to CosIng, plant material derived from the dried fruit of the wild (woodland) strawberry, Fragaria vesca, of the rose family (Rosaceae). CosIng lists it as an astringent and skin-conditioning 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.
As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.