INCI name

PSIDIUM GUAJAVA FRUIT EXTRACT

Guava fruit extract

An extract of guava fruit used as an astringent and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Psidium guajava fruit extract is an extract of the fruit of the guava, Psidium guajava. CosIng lists it as an astringent and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, body lotions, shower gels and masks.

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 the content of individual plant constituents.

Functions

Astringent
Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
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 (14)

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