An extract of black pepper seeds, listed as a refreshing and tonic ingredient.
What it is
Piper nigrum seed extract is an extract of the seeds of black pepper, Piper nigrum, of the pepper family (Piperaceae). CosIng lists it as a refreshing and tonic 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.
The INCI name does not show the extraction solvent or the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Refreshing
- Imparting a pleasant freshness to the skin.
- Tonic
- Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.