An extract of the flowering herb of heath speedwell, used as an astringent and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Veronica officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract is an extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of heath speedwell, Veronica officinalis, which CosIng places in the family Scrophulariaceae. CosIng lists it as an astringent and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of 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 proportions of the plant parts or the extraction method.
Functions
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.