An extract of rehmannia root, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Rehmannia glutinosa root extract is an extract of the roots of Rehmannia glutinosa (Chinese foxglove), a plant native to China, placed by CosIng in the figwort family (Scrophulariaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of 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 whether the root was fresh or processed, or the extraction method.
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.