INCI name

WITHANIA SOMNIFERA ROOT EXTRACT

Ashwagandha root extract

An extract of ashwagandha root used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Withania somnifera root extract is an extract of the roots of ashwagandha (winter cherry), Withania somnifera. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, masks and some 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 reveal the extraction method or the content of individual plant constituents.

Functions

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.

Products with this ingredient (58)

Check a full ingredient list