An extract of plum seeds used as an emollient.
What it is
Prunus domestica seed extract is an extract of the seeds of the plum, Prunus domestica, of the rose family (Rosaceae). CosIng lists it as an emollient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin 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 or solvent.
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.