How we scored it
Whole-root solvent extract of Himalayan rhubarb; extracted solids entirely plant-derived.
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
Made by extracting dried Himalayan rhubarb roots with a water or alcohol solvent for antioxidant, skin-conditioning use. No significant synthetic alternative exists.
In plain English
An extract made from Himalayan rhubarb roots. It's used for antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties. Comes directly from the root via simple extraction.
CosIng definition: Rheum Emodi Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Rheum emodi.
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.
- 2RHEUM EMODI ROOT EXTRACT. CosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredient database. ec.europa.eu/cosing ↗
- 3RHEUM EMODI ROOT EXTRACT. CosIng u2014 European Commission database for information on cosmetic substances and ingredients. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/search?search=RHEUM%20EMODI%20ROOT%20EXTRACT