INCI name

PHRAGMITES KARKA EXTRACT

Phragmites karka extract

An extract of the tall reed Phragmites karka, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Phragmites karka extract is an extract of Phragmites karka, a tall reed of the grass family (Poaceae) that grows in wetlands of Asia, Africa and Australia. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of skin care products, such as creams and serums.

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 which parts of the plant were 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.

Products with this ingredient (10)

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