INCI name

LAMIUM ALBUM EXTRACT

White dead-nettle extract

A whole-plant extract of white dead-nettle used as an astringent and fragrance.

What it is

Lamium album extract is an extract of the whole plant of the white dead-nettle, Lamium album. CosIng lists it as an astringent and fragrance ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, hair lotions, toners and creams.

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.

Despite its common name, white dead-nettle is not a stinging nettle (Urtica).

Functions

Astringent
Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (51)

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