Urtica Dioica Extract
Urtica Dioica Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as an anti-seborrheic, astringent agent. It is used in 167 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | URTICA DIOICA EXTRACT |
| Function | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 84012-40-8 |
| EC number | 281-685-5 |
| Prevalence | 167 products (0.18% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 40 |
Used in
Shampoos 29.3%Conditioners 9.6%Styling Creams & Sprays 8.4%Gel, Pomade & Wax 6%Leave-in Conditioners 5.4%Hair Oils 4.8%
Frequently asked
- What does Urtica Dioica Extract do in skincare?
- Urtica Dioica Extract functions as an anti-seborrheic, astringent agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Urtica Dioica Extract allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Urtica Dioica Extract?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (29.3% of its uses).
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