INCI name

MUSA SAPIENTUM FRUIT EXTRACT

Banana fruit extract

An extract of banana fruit used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Musa sapientum fruit extract is an extract of the fruit of the banana, Musa sapientum, of the banana family (Musaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, hair masks, conditioners, shampoos and other fruit-themed 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 whether the peel was included.

Functions

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 (8)

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