The aqueous steam distillate of rose geranium, listed as an astringent, deodorant and hair-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Pelargonium graveolens water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate of the whole plant of rose geranium (Bourbon geranium), Pelargonium graveolens, of the geranium family (Geraniaceae), a type of hydrolate. CosIng lists it as an astringent, deodorant and hair-conditioning 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.
Functions
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
- Deodorant
- Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.