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INCI name

LEONTOPODIUM ALPINUM CALLUS CULTURE EXTRACT

Edelweiss callus culture extract

AntioxidantHair conditioningHumectantSkin protectingreviewed

An extract of edelweiss callus cultures, listed among others as an antioxidant and humectant.

What it is

Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extract is, according to CosIng, the extract of a callus culture of edelweiss, Leontopodium alpinum, of the daisy family (Asteraceae). Callus is an undifferentiated plant tissue grown in the laboratory. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant, hair-conditioning, humectant and skin-protecting ingredient.

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.

The INCI name does not show the culture conditions or how concentrated the extract is.

Functions

Antioxidant
Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Skin protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (14)

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