An extract of cultured callus cells of the marvel of Peru, listed as a skin-protecting ingredient.
What it is
Mirabilis jalapa callus extract is, according to CosIng, an extract of the callus of the marvel of Peru, Mirabilis jalapa, of the family Nyctaginaceae, grown in culture; a callus is a mass of undifferentiated plant cells. CosIng lists it as a 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. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- 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.