An extract of indigo leaves, listed as a skin-conditioning ingredient and regulated in Annex III.
What it is
Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract is an extract of the leaves of true indigo, Indigofera tinctoria, of the legume family (Fabaceae). The leaves of this plant are the traditional source of the blue dye indigo. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent. In the EU it is covered by an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions).
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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 conditions; the Annex III entry concerns its use as a hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
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.