Plant steroid compounds related to insect moulting hormones, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Phytoecdysteroids are steroid compounds produced by plants that are structurally related to the ecdysteroids that control moulting in insects; 20-hydroxyecdysone is a common example. CosIng lists them as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums and other skin 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 reveal the plant source or which individual compounds are present.
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.