INCI name

SWERTIA JAPONICA EXTRACT

Swertia japonica extract

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.

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