An extract of rose myrtle fruit, used as a humectant.
What it is
Rhodomyrtus tomentosa fruit extract is the extract of the fruit of the rose myrtle, Rhodomyrtus tomentosa, a shrub of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae). CosIng lists it as a humectant.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as creams, serums and other skin care 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
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.