INCI name

PRUNUS PERSICA FRUIT EXTRACT

Peach extract

An extract of peach fruit with conditioning, moisturising and abrasive functions.

What it is

Prunus persica fruit extract is an extract of the fruit of the peach, Prunus persica. CosIng lists it as an abrasive, bulking, moisturising and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, body lotions, shower gels, scrubs and lip 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 whether the extract contains particulate material or only dissolved constituents.

Functions

Abrasive
Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
Bulking
Non-reactive (chemically inert), solid ingredients that dilute other solids and/or increase the volume of cosmetic products.
Moisturising
Increasing the water content of the skin and keeping it soft and smooth.
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 (43)

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