An extract of quince fruit, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Pyrus cydonia fruit extract is an extract of the fruit of the quince, Pyrus cydonia (Cydonia oblonga), of the rose family (Rosaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, hair care products and other 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
- 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.