An extract of edible swiftlet nests, listed as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Swiftlet nest extract is an extract of the nests of swiftlets of the species Aerodramus fuciphagus and related Collocalia species; these nests are built largely from the birds' hardened saliva. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of 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 which swiftlet species the nests came from or how the extract was prepared.
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.