INCI name

POLYGONUM AVICULARE EXTRACT

Knotgrass extract

An extract of common knotgrass used as an emollient.

What it is

Polygonum aviculare extract is an extract of the herb of common knotgrass, Polygonum aviculare. CosIng lists it as an emollient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums and hair 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 extraction method, the solvent or the content of individual plant constituents.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (14)

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