Ground dried loofah fruit, used as an abrasive.
What it is
Luffa cylindrica fruit powder is, according to CosIng, the powder obtained from the dried, ground fruit of the sponge gourd (loofah), Luffa cylindrica, of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae); the dried fruit has a fibrous structure. CosIng lists it as an abrasive.
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 particle size of the powder. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
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.