INCI name

GARDENIA JASMINOIDES MERISTEM CELL CULTURE

Gardenia meristem cell culture

Cultured gardenia plant cells used as an antioxidant and skin-protecting ingredient.

What it is

Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture is, according to CosIng, a suspension of cultured meristem cells of the gardenia, Gardenia jasminoides, of the coffee family (Rubiaceae). Meristem cells are the actively dividing cells found in plant growing tips. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant and skin-protecting ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in serums, creams 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 culture conditions or the concentration of cells.

Functions

Antioxidant
Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
Skin protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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