An extract of a Japanese herb from the gentian family, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Swertia japonica extract is, according to CosIng, an extract of the herb Swertia japonica, a plant of the gentian family (Gentianaceae) known in Japan as senburi. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in hair care and 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 show which solvent was used or how concentrated the extract is.
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.
Products with this ingredient (7)
- Renewing Lash Serum · Babe Lash
- RevitaBrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner 3 ml · RevitaLash
- RevitaLash Advanced Eyelash Conditioner 2 ml · RevitaLash
- GrandeLASH Peptide+ Lash Enhancing Serum · GrandeLASH
- GrandeLASH-Sensitive Lash Enhancing Serum · GrandeLASH
- Activating Peptide Eyelash Serum – Prostaglandin-Free · Qualash
- Lash BAE · Glam Lens

