An extract of the whole roseroot plant, used as an emollient.
What it is
Rhodiola rosea extract is an extract of the whole plant of roseroot, Rhodiola rosea, a succulent of the stonecrop family (Crassulaceae) that grows in cold regions of the Northern Hemisphere. CosIng lists it as an emollient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin care products, such as creams and serums.
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
- 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.