An extract of the blue vanda orchid used as an antioxidant.
What it is
Vanda coerulea extract is an extract of the whole plant of the blue vanda, Vanda coerulea, an orchid native to the Himalayan region and South-East Asia, of the orchid family (Orchidaceae). CosIng lists it as an antioxidant.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums and other skin 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 reveal whether wild or cultivated plants were used, or the extraction method.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.