Ground nettle leaves, used as an abrasive.
What it is
Urtica dioica leaf powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves of the stinging nettle, Urtica dioica, of the nettle family (Urticaceae). CosIng lists it as an abrasive.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as scrubs, masks and hair care 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 particle size of the powder.
Functions
- Abrasive
- Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.