The essential oil of Wrightia tinctoria leaves, listed as an antimicrobial and hair-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Wrightia tinctoria leaf oil is, according to CosIng, the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of Wrightia tinctoria, a small tree from South Asia known as pala indigo. CosIng lists it as an anti-seborrhoeic, antimicrobial and hair-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of 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.
As a natural essential oil, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Anti-seborrheic
- Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.