An extract of the root of the American white water lily, used as a refreshing and tonic ingredient.
What it is
Nymphaea odorata root extract is an extract of the roots of the American white water lily, Nymphaea odorata, of the water lily family (Nymphaeaceae). CosIng lists it as a refreshing and tonic 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 reveal the extraction method or solvent.
Functions
- Refreshing
- Imparting a pleasant freshness to the skin.
- Tonic
- Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.