A whole-plant extract of ivy with a range of conditioning and astringent functions.
What it is
Hedera helix extract is an extract of the whole plant of common ivy, Hedera helix. CosIng lists it as an anticaking, antimicrobial, astringent, skin-conditioning, soothing and tonic ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in body creams, gels, toners and some hair 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, the solvent or the content of individual plant constituents.
Functions
- Anticaking
- Preventing agglomeration of particulate solids into lumps or hard masses (cohesive cake), thus allowing free flow of particles.
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
- 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.
Products with this ingredient (10)
- Wyszczuplające serum-korektor cellulitu · Eveline Cosmetics
- Łagodząca pianka do twarzy na naczynka FOAM OF KINDNESS · Veoli Botanica
- wzmacniający płyn miceralny do mycia twarzy i oczu, 400 ml · Tołpa
- nawilżający żel do mycia twarzy, 150 ml · Tołpa
- wzmacniający krem łagodzący, LEKKI, DZIEŃ, SPF 10, 40 ml · Tołpa
- wzmacniajacy krem przeciwzmarszczkowy, BOGATY, SPF 15, 40 ml · Tołpa
- wzmacniający krem regenerujący, NOC, 40 ml · Tołpa
- wzmacniający krem redukujący zaczerwienienia, 50 ml · Tołpa
- Active Moist · Dermalogica
- Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner · Paula's Choice