An extract of the resurrection plant Selaginella lepidophylla, used as an emollient.
What it is
Selaginella lepidophylla extract is an extract of the whole plant of Selaginella lepidophylla, a spikemoss of the family Selaginellaceae known as the resurrection plant or false rose of Jericho because it curls up when dry and unfolds when moistened. CosIng lists it as an emollient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums and masks.
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 – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (8)
- Daily – 3w1 rodzinny szampon-żel do włosów, rąk i ciała · Ministerstwo Dobrego Mydła
- Age Renew Retinol Overnight Body & Face Lotion · gold bond
- Dove Shampoing Blond Nutrition · Unilever
- Shampooing Blond Lumière - Timotei · Unilever
- Timotei Après Shampoing à l'Huile d'Argan Bio Cheveux Abîmés · Unilever
- Timotei Shampoing à l'Huile d'Argan Bio Cheveux très Abimés · Unilever
- Timotei Brun Intense Après Shampoing Enrichie à l'Extrait de Henné Cheveux Bruns · Unilever
- Timotei 2en1 Shampooing Femme Douceur Huille d'Amande Douce Cheveux Normaux · Unilever