An extract of the bark of the juá tree, used as an anti-seborrhoeic and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Ziziphus joazeiro bark extract is the extract of the bark of the juá tree, Ziziphus joazeiro, of the buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae), native to Brazil. CosIng also gives the name raspa de juá extract. CosIng lists it as an anti-seborrhoeic and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, cleansers and oral 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 solvent.
Functions
- Anti-seborrheic
- Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.
- 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.