Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water

Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as an astringent, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 28 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameHAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA FLOWER WATER
FunctionASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING
CAS number84696-19-5
EC number283-637-9
Prevalence28 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Face Cleansers 25%Toners 21.4%Facial Treatments 10.7%Serums 10.7%Exfoliators 7.1%General Moisturizers 7.1%

Frequently asked

What does Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water do in skincare?
Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water functions as an astringent, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (25% of its uses).

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