An extract of the fruit, leaves and stems of the tomato plant, used as an astringent and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Solanum lycopersicum fruit/leaf/stem extract is an extract of the fruit, leaves and stems of the tomato, Solanum lycopersicum, of the nightshade family (Solanaceae). CosIng lists it as an astringent and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in 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 the proportions of the plant parts or the extraction method.
Functions
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
- 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.