An extract of oak roots used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Oak root extract is, according to CosIng, an extract of the roots of oak species of the genus Quercus, of the beech family (Fagaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of 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 specify which oak species was used or the extraction method.
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.