How we scored it
Botanical extract of Valeriana officinalis rhizomes and roots: plant-derived throughout, n = 1; 100% natural origin, 1.00.
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
Solvent extraction of the rhizomes and roots of valerian (Valeriana officinalis). No alternative route applies.
In plain English
An extract of the roots and rhizomes of valerian, used to condition skin and add a characteristic earthy scent. It carries natural plant compounds such as valerenic acid and iridoids.
CosIng definition: Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome/Root Extract is an extract of the rhizomes and roots of the Valerian, Valeriana officinalis L., Valerianaceae
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.
- 2VALERIANA OFFICINALIS RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT. CosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredient database. ec.europa.eu/cosing ↗
- 3VALERIANA OFFICINALIS RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT. CosIng u2014 European Commission database for information on cosmetic substances and ingredients. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/search?search=VALERIANA%20OFFICINALIS%20RHIZOME/ROOT%20EXTRACT