An extract of the whole passion flower plant, used as an astringent.
What it is
Passiflora incarnata extract is an extract of the whole plant of the passion flower (maypop), Passiflora incarnata, of the family Passifloraceae. CosIng lists it as an astringent.
Where it is used
Found in 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
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.