An extract of the flowers of the orchid Orchis morio, listed as a soothing ingredient.
What it is
Orchis morio flower extract is, according to CosIng, an extract of the flowers of the green-winged orchid, Orchis morio, of the orchid family (Orchidaceae). CosIng lists it as a soothing 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 show the extraction solvent or the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Soothing
- Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.