An extract of cultured damask rose leaf cells, listed as a skin-protecting and flavouring ingredient.
What it is
Rosa damascena leaf cell extract is, according to CosIng, the extract of a culture of leaf cells of the damask rose, Rosa damascena, of the rose family (Rosaceae). The cells are grown in culture rather than harvested from the plant. CosIng lists it as a flavouring and skin-protecting ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of 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 show the culture conditions or the content of individual constituents.
Functions
- Skin protecting
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
- Flavouring
- Imparting taste and/or flavour to a cosmetic product.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.