INCI name

JUGLANS REGIA SHELL EXTRACT

Walnut shell extract

An extract of walnut husks and shells.

What it is

Juglans regia shell extract is an extract of the husks and shells of the walnut, Juglans regia. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, cleansers, hair care products and some scrubs.

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.

It is a different ingredient from walnut shell powder, which is the ground shell and is listed under its own INCI name.

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 (31)

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