INCI name

PONGAMIA PINNATA SEED EXTRACT

Karanja seed extract

An extract of karanja seeds, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Pongamia pinnata seed extract is an extract of the seeds of the karanja tree (Indian beech), Pongamia pinnata, of the legume family (Fabaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning 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 reveal the extraction method or solvent.

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 (25)

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