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InventoryRef 5441515/10/2010

ADIANTUM CAPILLUS VENERIS LEAF EXTRACT

Adiantum Capillus Veneris leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Maiden Hair Fern, Adiantum capillus veneris L., Polypodiaceae

ADIANTUM CAPILLUS VENERIS LEAF EXTRACT is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

That describes this inventory, not the law. No imported rule is not evidence that an ingredient is permitted: a rule may exist under another name or identifier, or in a dataset not yet imported here.

What the official INCI name states

The official label identifies a biological source material and its stated preparation or plant part.

Identity type from wording
biological_material
Preparation or form
LEAF EXTRACT, EXTRACT
Stated biological parts
LEAF
Scientific-name candidates to verify against the supplier specification
Adiantum capillus

This structure is derived only from the official label wording. It does not establish composition, concentration, chemical equivalence, safety or regulatory permission.

Verified source-organism taxonomy

Exact scientific names from the INCI wording matched the immutable Catalogue of Life release shown here.

2026-07-17 XR

Adiantum capillus

synonym

Accepted name: Adiantum capillus-veneris L.

Rank
species
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Pteridaceae
Genus
Adiantum
Open Catalogue of Life record

Catalogue of Life 2026-07-17 XR · DOI 10.48580/dgykv · CC BY 4.0.

Inventory details for ADIANTUM CAPILLUS VENERIS LEAF EXTRACT

INCI name

ADIANTUM CAPILLUS VENERIS LEAF EXTRACT

Description

Adiantum Capillus Veneris leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Maiden Hair Fern, Adiantum capillus veneris L., Polypodiaceae

Record provenance

Inventory reference
54415
Imported identity
ADIANTUM CAPILLUS VENERIS LEAF EXTRACT
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.
ASTRINGENT
Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING
Modifying the chemical structure of the hair, allowing it to be set in the style required (permanent waves or hair straightening).
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

Records sharing a CAS or EC identity

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How ADIANTUM CAPILLUS VENERIS LEAF EXTRACT appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ADIANTUM CAPILLUS VENERIS LEAF EXTRACT as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ADIANTUM CAPILLUS VENERIS LEAF EXTRACT is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

ADIANTUM CAPILLUS VENERIS LEAF EXTRACT is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ADIANTUM CAPILLUS VENERIS LEAF EXTRACT carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 84649-72-9 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for ADIANTUM CAPILLUS VENERIS LEAF EXTRACT

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ADIANTUM CAPILLUS VENERIS LEAF EXTRACT from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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