An aqueous distillate from meadowsweet flowers, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Spiraea ulmaria flower water is, according to CosIng, the aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the flowers of meadowsweet, Spiraea ulmaria (also classified as Filipendula ulmaria), of the rose family (Rosaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in toners, creams and other water-based 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.
As a distillate of a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
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.