How we scored it
Extract of agrimony roots; all constituents plant-derived (n=1); solvent leaves no mass. 1 / 1 = 1.0.
What counts. ISO 16128-2 scores the atoms that remain in the final ingredient. Reagents, solvents, catalysts and protecting groups used during manufacture leave no mass behind and are not counted.
Where it comes from
Roots of agrimony are extracted with water, alcohol or a glycol and the extract is concentrated. No synthetic route exists; any carrier solvent is declared separately on the INCI.
In plain English
An extract of agrimony roots, used in skincare for its antioxidant and astringent roles. It is made by steeping the roots in a solvent and concentrating the liquid.
CosIng definition: Agrimonia Eupatoria Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Agrimony, Agrimonia eupatoria L., Rosaceae
References
- 1ISO 16128-1:2016 and ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products. ISO, Geneva.
- 2AGRIMONIA EUPATORIA ROOT EXTRACT. CosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredient database. ec.europa.eu/cosing ↗
- 3AGRIMONIA EUPATORIA ROOT EXTRACT. CosIng u2014 European Commission database for information on cosmetic substances and ingredients. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/search?search=AGRIMONIA%20EUPATORIA%20ROOT%20EXTRACT