INCI name

UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA CELL CULTURE EXTRACT

Wakame cell culture extract

An extract of a cell culture of the seaweed Undaria pinnatifida, listed as a hair- and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Undaria pinnatifida cell culture extract is an extract of a cell culture suspension of Undaria pinnatifida, the brown seaweed known as wakame. The cells are grown in a culture medium rather than harvested from the sea. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning 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 the culture conditions or the content of individual constituents.

Functions

Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
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.

Products with this ingredient (6)

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