Echinacea purpurea extract/root extract inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Echinacea purpurea root extract (INCI)

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Echinacea purpurea extract the root extract of the red coneflower (see coneflower below) is used in cosmetic formulations. The root extract has an antimicrobial, skin-caring, moisturising and strengthening effects on skin or hair.

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For the ingredients of Echinacea purpurea extract see below Echinaceae purpurea radix, the purple coneflower root Echinaceae purpureae radix, is an official preparation (Ph.Eur.8; Monograph: ESCOP) made from the whole or cut underground parts of the plant.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer