An extract of bird's-foot trefoil flowers, used as a fragrance and skin-protecting ingredient.
What it is
Lotus corniculatus flower extract is, according to CosIng, an extract of the flowers of bird's-foot trefoil, Lotus corniculatus, of the legume family (Fabaceae). Despite its Latin name, it is not related to the lotus flower (Nelumbo). CosIng lists it as a fragrance 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 extraction solvent or the content of individual constituents.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- 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.