INCI name

VANILLA PLANIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT

Vanilla extract

An extract of vanilla pods.

What it is

Vanilla planifolia fruit extract is an extract of the fruit (pods) of the vanilla orchid. CosIng lists it as skin conditioning, skin protecting and smoothing.

Where it is used

Found in body care, lip products, creams and scented products, where it can also contribute to the fragrance.

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.

Plant extracts vary with source and extraction method; the name does not indicate the amount of active compounds.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Skin protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
Smoothing
Seeking to achieve an even skin surface by decreasing roughness or irregularities.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (84)

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