INCI name

SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT

Saw palmetto fruit extract

An extract of the fruit of the saw palmetto.

What it is

Serenoa serrulata fruit extract is obtained from the fruit of the saw palmetto (Serenoa serrulata). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, hair lotions, conditioners and some creams.

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.

Serenoa serrulata is an older botanical name; the same plant is also known as Serenoa repens.

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.

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