An extract of dandelion roots and rhizomes, used as a skin-conditioning and soothing ingredient.
What it is
Taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract is an extract of the rhizomes and roots of the dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, of the daisy family (Asteraceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning and soothing 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 reveal the extraction method or solvent.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Soothing
- Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.