An extract of the root of Chinese sage (danshen), used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Salvia miltiorrhiza root extract is an extract of the roots of Chinese sage (red sage, danshen), Salvia miltiorrhiza, of the mint family (Lamiaceae). 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 reveal the extraction method or solvent.
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.