A hydrolysed gardenia extract used as an antioxidant.
What it is
Hydrolyzed Gardenia florida extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of gardenia, Gardenia florida (a synonym of Gardenia jasminoides), of the madder family (Rubiaceae), obtained by acid, enzymatic or other hydrolysis. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums 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 which plant part was used or which hydrolysis method was applied.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.