A dark syrup made from malted barley, listed as a skin-protecting and tonic ingredient.
What it is
Malt extract is, according to CosIng, the dark syrup obtained by evaporating an aqueous extract of partially germinated and dried barley grains (Hordeum vulgare), that is, of malt. CosIng lists it as a skin-protecting and tonic 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.
As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Skin protecting
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
- Tonic
- Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.