An extract of mangosteen fruit peel, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Garcinia mangostana peel extract is an extract of the peel (pericarp) of the mangosteen, Garcinia mangostana, a tropical fruit tree that CosIng assigns to the family Hypericaceae. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums, cleansers and other skin care 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
- 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.