An extract of Pterocarpus marsupium bark, used for skin and hair conditioning and as an antioxidant.
What it is
Pterocarpus marsupium bark extract is an extract of the bark of Pterocarpus marsupium, a tree of the legume family (Fabaceae) native to India and Sri Lanka, known as the Indian kino tree. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant, emollient and hair-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in 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
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- 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.