An extract of the whole oriental arborvitae plant, listed among others as an antimicrobial and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Thuja orientalis extract is, according to CosIng, an extract of the whole plant of the oriental arborvitae, Thuja orientalis (also classified as Platycladus orientalis), of the cypress family (Cupressaceae). CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial, astringent, emollient, humectant and 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 solvent was used or how concentrated the extract is.
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.
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
- 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.