An extract of beleric myrobalan fruit used as an astringent, antimicrobial and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Terminalia bellerica fruit extract is an extract of the fruit of beleric myrobalan, Terminalia bellerica, a tree of the family Combretaceae native to South and South-East Asia. CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial, astringent, emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums, hair care products and other products, often in Ayurveda-inspired formulas.
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
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- 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.