Urtica Dioica Extract
Characteristics
- INCI
- Urtica Dioica Extract
- CAS
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84012-40-8
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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281-685-5
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- antidandruff, astringent, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, soothing, tonic
Для кого подходит
Description
Urtica Dioica Extract is an extract made from stinging nettle, a plant long used in traditional skincare and hair care. In cosmetics, it’s valued for its mix of plant compounds, including antioxidants and soothing constituents, which can help support a balanced-looking complexion and scalp. You’ll often see it in formulas aimed at oily, dull, or easily irritated skin, as well as shampoos and scalp treatments.
For skin, nettle extract is mainly used for its refreshing, calming, and antioxidant-supporting properties. It may help the skin feel less stressed from everyday environmental exposure and can contribute to a cleaner, more comfortable look in products designed for combination or blemish-prone skin. For hair and scalp, it’s commonly included to help the scalp feel soothed and to support a healthy-looking, more manageable appearance.
Who benefits most? People with oily, combination, or tired-looking skin, and those looking for botanical support in scalp care, may appreciate it. That said, plant extracts can still bother very sensitive skin, especially in fragranced or highly active formulas, so patch testing is a smart idea if you know you react easily.
Found in products (654 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции Cantu (23 продуктов)
