INCI name

NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE EXTRACT

Watercress extract

A whole-plant extract of watercress used for skin conditioning and fragrance.

What it is

Nasturtium officinale extract is an extract of the whole plant of watercress, Nasturtium officinale. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning and perfuming ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, toners, shampoos, hair lotions and cleansing 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.

Despite the genus name, this is watercress, not the garden nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus).

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (146)

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