An extract of the indigo plant, covered by an EU Annex III entry for non-oxidative hair dyes.
What it is
Indigofera tinctoria extract is an extract of the whole plant, without the roots, of true indigo, Indigofera tinctoria, of the legume family (Fabaceae), the traditional source of indigo dye. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient. In the EU it is covered by an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions) relating to its use as a hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products.
Where it is used
Found in plant-based hair colouring products and in a small number of 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.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits and conditions. The label does not show whether it is used for colouring hair or for skin conditioning.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
- Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
EU regulation
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products.
- Maximum concentration
- As from 3 June 2021: 25 %.
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2020/1683
Scientific opinions (SCCS)
Opinions of the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety that mention this ingredient. They assess specific uses and concentrations; read the opinion for its scope.
Products with this ingredient (4)
- próbka: Algi + pantenol – nawilżający balsam do ciała · Ministerstwo Dobrego Mydła
- Algi + pantenol – nawilżający balsam do ciała · Ministerstwo Dobrego Mydła
- Savon solide Le Provençal Visage - Aleyria Cosmétiques · Aleyria Cosmétiques
- Savon solide Le Provençal - Aleyria Cosmétiques · Aleyria Cosmétiques