A powder of dried, ground Indian madder roots, listed as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Rubia cordifolia root powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground roots of Indian madder (manjistha), Rubia cordifolia of the coffee family (Rubiaceae), a traditional source of red dye. 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 show the particle size of the powder. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
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.