INCI name

SALVIA HISPANICA SEED EXTRACT

Chia seed extract

An extract of chia seeds used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Salvia hispanica seed extract is an extract of the seeds of chia, Salvia hispanica, a plant of the mint family. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, masks, shampoos and conditioners.

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.

It is an extract, not chia seed oil, which has a separate INCI name; the INCI name does not reveal the extraction method.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
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.

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