An extract of ajwain flowers, listed as an oral care ingredient.
What it is
Trachyspermum ammi flower extract is an extract of the flowers of ajwain, Trachyspermum ammi, of the carrot family (Umbelliferae). CosIng lists it as an oral care 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 the extraction solvent or the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Oral care
- Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.