Pyrus cydonia extract (inci)

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 90106-03-9; Pyrus cydonia fruit extract

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Pyrus cydonia is the extract of the fruits of Pyrus cydonica (Cydonia vulgaris) of the quince, a plant from the rose family (Rosaceae) native to western Asia and cultivated in southern and central Europe. The quince has been cultivated as a fruit tree for centuries.

Pyrus cydonia extract is used in cosmetic formulations. The extract acts as a thickening agent and soothes the skin.

Pyrus cydonia is the extract of the fruits of Pyrus cydonica (Cydonia vulgaris) of the quince, a plant from the rose family (Rosaceae) native to Western Asia and cultivated in Southern and Central Europe. The quince has been cultivated as a fruit tree for centuries.

Pyrus cydonia extract is used in cosmetic formulations. The extract acts as a thickening agent and soothes the skin.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles