An extract of stinging nettle with several listed functions.
What it is
Urtica dioica extract is obtained from the aerial parts of the stinging nettle, Urtica dioica. CosIng lists it as an anti-seborrhoeic, astringent, hair-conditioning, skin-conditioning, soothing and tonic ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, hair tonics, scalp care products, toners and cleansers.
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 composition of a plant extract depends on the solvent and process used; the label does not show it.
Functions
- Anti-seborrheic
- Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
- 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.
- Soothing
- Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.
- Tonic
- Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (25)
- Nail Repair Serum · ArtDeco
- suchy szampon do włosów z ekstraktem z Pokrzywy 200 ml · ISANA
- Brow odżywka do brwi · Orphica
- Brow conditioner BROW · Orphica
- 50:50 Balanced Hydrating-Calming Conditioner · GIOVANNI
- Volume & Shine Shampoo · Kinship
- Peppermint & Tea Tree Shampoo · Beessential
- Purify Shampoo · System Professional
- One-Step Prep Detangling Mist · nutri-ox
- Rapunzel - Tratamiento para cabello en spray de crecimiento · Lola from Rio
- Morfose Bitkisel Saç Yağı Argan 100 ml · Morfose
- People All In One Treatment 200mL · People