Plant material from the fruit of the sponge gourd, used as an abrasive.
What it is
Luffa cylindrica fruit is, according to CosIng, plant material obtained from the fruit of the sponge gourd (loofah), Luffa cylindrica, of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). The dried fruit consists of a network of plant fibres. CosIng lists it as an abrasive.
Where it is used
Found in scrubs, soaps and other exfoliating 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 particle size or how the plant material was processed.
Functions
- Abrasive
- Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.