An extract of the roots of cogongrass, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Imperata cylindrica root extract is an extract of the roots of cogongrass (imperata), Imperata cylindrica, of the grass family (Poaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in moisturising creams, essences, toners, mists and masks.
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 or solvent.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (16)
- Apothecary Wild Rose Bright-Eyed Cushion Cream · KORRES
- Apothecary Wild Rose Day-Brightening Gel-Cream · KORRES
- Mini Apothecary Wild Rose Brightening Sleeping Facial 20ML · KORRES
- Brightening + Dark Spot Routine ($176 Value) · KORRES
- Apothecary Wild Rose Brightening Sleeping Facial · KORRES
- Advent Calendar 2026 ($472 Value) · KORRES
- Lait Hydratant Corps · Payot
- Essentiels voyage · Payot
- Routine hydratation · Payot
- Rituel Douceur · Payot
- Lirene FOOT CARE Exfoliating mask in socks BABY SOFT FEET 2,5% UREA 150 ml · Lirene
- M.Asam Vinolift Sıkılaştırıcı Yüz Kremi · M.Asam