INCI name

SOPHORA JAPONICA FLOWER EXTRACT

Japanese pagoda tree flower extract

An extract of Japanese pagoda tree flowers used as a skin-protecting ingredient.

What it is

Sophora japonica flower extract is an extract of the flowers of the Japanese pagoda tree (Chinese scholar tree), Sophora japonica, of the legume family (Fabaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-protecting ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, toners and other skin care 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 protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (7)

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