How we scored it
Whole-plant root extract, no synthetic fragments; botanical extracts are 1.0 by convention.
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
Extracted from the roots of Curcuma xanthorrhiza (Javanese turmeric/temulawak) using conventional solvent extraction. No alternative synthetic route exists.
In plain English
A plant extract from Javanese turmeric root, used to help control excess oil on skin. Made by extracting the dried root with a solvent; no synthetic processing.
CosIng definition: Curcuma Xanthorrhiza Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Curcuma xanthorrhiza. The accepted scientific name for Curcuma xanthorrhiza is Curcuma zanthorrhiza.
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.
- 2CURCUMA XANTHORRHIZA ROOT EXTRACT. CosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredient database. ec.europa.eu/cosing ↗
- 3CURCUMA XANTHORRHIZA ROOT EXTRACT. CosIng u2014 European Commission database for information on cosmetic substances and ingredients. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/search?search=CURCUMA%20XANTHORRHIZA%20ROOT%20EXTRACT