An extract of white mulberry root, listed as a bleaching and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Morus alba root extract is an extract of the roots of the white mulberry, Morus alba, of the mulberry family (Moraceae). CosIng lists it as a bleaching and skin-conditioning ingredient, in the sense of a cosmetic function that lightens the shade of skin or hair.
Where it is used
Found in serums, creams and other skin care 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 reveal the extraction method or the content of individual constituents.
Functions
- Bleaching
- Bleaching or lightening the shade of hair and/or skin.
- 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 (7)
- Seslash Lash and Eyebrow Serum · Sesderma
- Stymulująco-wzmacniająca wcierka wodna do skalpu z 3% Baicapil™ i 2% Sangmodanem HAIR WE GO · Veoli Botanica
- Honey & Macadamia Moisturizing Shampoo Amber Vanilla · KUNDAL
- Janssen Cosmetics Aydınlatıcı ve Temizleyici Losyon · Janssen Cosmetics
- SkinSensual Daily Hydrating Moisturizer Cream · SkinSensual
- Banana Bright+ Eye Crème · Ole Henriksen
- Aloe smoothing gel · The saem