INCI name

LYCIUM BARBARUM FRUIT EXTRACT

Goji berry extract

An extract of goji berries used for skin and hair conditioning.

What it is

Lycium barbarum fruit extract is an extract of the fruit of the goji plant (wolfberry, boxthorn), Lycium barbarum. CosIng lists it as an astringent, hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, masks, shampoos and conditioners.

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.

Functions

Astringent
Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
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.
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 (63)

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