INCI name

MYROTHAMNUS FLABELLIFOLIA LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf/stem extract

An extract of a southern African resurrection plant, used as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf/stem extract is, according to CosIng, the extract of the leaves and stems of Myrothamnus flabellifolia, a shrub from southern Africa known as a resurrection plant because it can survive drying out. CosIng lists it as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in skin care and hair 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 show which solvent was used or how concentrated the extract is.

Functions

Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
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 (11)

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