A lysate of cultured cotton and pomegranate callus cells, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
(Gossypium herbaceum (cotton) callus culture/Punica granatum callus culture) lysate is a lysate of a suspension of cultured callus cells of Levant cotton, Gossypium herbaceum, and pomegranate, Punica granatum. Callus is an undifferentiated plant tissue grown in the laboratory, and a lysate is obtained by breaking the cells open. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin care products, such as creams and serums.
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 ratio of the two cultures.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
- Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.