INCI name

PHYTONADIONE EPOXIDE

Phytonadione epoxide

The epoxide of vitamin K1, used as an astringent and skin-protecting ingredient.

What it is

Phytonadione epoxide is the 2,3-epoxide of phytonadione (vitamin K1, phylloquinone), also called vitamin K1 oxide. CosIng lists it as an astringent and skin-protecting ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in eye 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 label does not show the amount used.

Functions

Astringent
Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
Skin protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (6)

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