Ingredient
BOESENBERGIA PANDURATA RHIZOME EXTRACT
Name of the plant
Chinese Keys
Used plant parts
Root stock
Type of preparation
Extract (solvent extract)
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
Prevents seborrhea and / or seborrheic dermatitis or relieves their symptoms; and / or acts against dandruff
ANTIMICROBIAL
Helps control the growth of micro-organisms (eg bacteria and fungi)
ANTIOXIDANT
Inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and deterioration of ingredients
BLEACHING
Lightens the shade of hair or skin
DEODORANT
Reduces or masks unpleasant body odours
HAIR CONDITIONING
Leaves the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and / or imparts volume
HUMECTANT
Holds and retains moisture in cosmetic products
ORAL CARE
Cleans, deodorises and / or protects the oral cavity or teeth
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Softens and smoothens the skin
Origin
(Information may exclusively reflect the status at initial entry of this ingredient into the relevant INCI dictionary; technological progress may have added new manufacturing options based on substances of different origin)
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
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