An extract of the whole Scotch broom plant, listed as an antioxidant.
What it is
Sarothamnus scoparius extract is, according to CosIng, an extract of the whole plant of Scotch broom, Sarothamnus scoparius (synonym Cytisus scoparius), of the legume family (Leguminosae). CosIng lists it as an antioxidant.
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 which solvent was used or how concentrated the extract is.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.