INCI name

USNEA BARBATA EXTRACT

Usnea barbata extract

Deodorantreviewed

An extract of the beard lichen Usnea barbata, used as a deodorant ingredient.

What it is

Usnea barbata extract is an extract of the whole lichen Usnea barbata, one of the beard lichens, which CosIng places in the family Usneaceae. CosIng lists it as a deodorant ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of products, such as deodorants.

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 reveal the extraction method or solvent.

Functions

Deodorant
Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (10)

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