An extract of the fruit of winged prickly ash, used as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Zanthoxylum alatum fruit extract is an extract of the fruits of winged prickly ash, Zanthoxylum alatum, a pepper-like spice plant of the citrus family (Rutaceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in skin care and other 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 extraction solvent or the concentration of the extract.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- 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.