What function does PHORMIUM TENAX LEAF WATER serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, PHORMIUM TENAX LEAF WATER carries the following function designation(s): ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING.

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PHORMIUM TENAX LEAF WATER

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Phormium Tenax Leaf Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the leaves of Phormium tenax.

PHORMIUM TENAX LEAF WATER is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for PHORMIUM TENAX LEAF WATER

INCI name

PHORMIUM TENAX LEAF WATER

Description

Phormium Tenax Leaf Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the leaves of Phormium tenax.

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Function

ANTIOXIDANT ASTRINGENT HUMECTANT SKIN CONDITIONING SKIN PROTECTING

How PHORMIUM TENAX LEAF WATER appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists PHORMIUM TENAX LEAF WATER 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.

PHORMIUM TENAX LEAF WATER is also tagged with 5 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.

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PHORMIUM TENAX LEAF WATER 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, PHORMIUM TENAX LEAF WATER carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for PHORMIUM TENAX LEAF WATER

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

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