An extract of Indian madder roots, listed as a skin-protecting ingredient.
What it is
Rubia cordifolia root extract is an extract of the roots of Indian madder, Rubia cordifolia, of the coffee family (Rubiaceae). The root has traditionally been used as a source of red dye. CosIng lists it as a skin-protecting 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 show the extraction solvent or the concentration of the extract.
Functions
- Skin protecting
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.