An extract of plum fruit, used as a moisturising and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Prunus domestica fruit extract is an extract of the fruit of the plum, Prunus domestica, of the rose family (Rosaceae). CosIng lists it as a moisturising, skin-conditioning and smoothing ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, masks 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 show the extraction solvent or the concentration of the extract.
Functions
- Moisturising
- Increasing the water content of the skin and keeping it soft and smooth.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Smoothing
- Seeking to achieve an even skin surface by decreasing roughness or irregularities.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.