INCI name

LITHOSPERMUM ERYTHRORHIZON ROOT EXTRACT

Purple gromwell root extract

An extract of purple gromwell root used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract is an extract of the dried roots of purple gromwell, Lithospermum erythrorhizon, a plant of the borage family whose roots have a deep red-purple colour. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, balms, lip products and some soaps.

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 reveal the extraction method or the content of individual plant constituents; the extract may tint the product.

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 (10)

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