INCI name

HYDROLYZED VIOLA TRICOLOR EXTRACT

Hydrolysed wild pansy extract

A hydrolysed extract of wild pansy used as a skin-protecting ingredient.

What it is

Hydrolyzed viola tricolor extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of wild pansy (heartsease), Viola tricolor, obtained by acid, enzymatic or other hydrolysis. CosIng lists it as a skin-protecting agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, toners and products for oily or sensitive skin.

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 show the hydrolysis method or which plant parts were extracted.

Functions

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.

Products with this ingredient (95)

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