Echinacea angustifolia extract (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Echinacea angustifolia extract the root extract of the narrow-leaved coneflower (see coneflower below) is used in cosmetic formulations. The root extract has a skin-caring, moisturising and strengthening effect on skin or hair; it also has an antibacterial and anti-edematous effect, e.g. in dermatitis solaris.

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About the ingredients of Echinacea angustifolia extract see below Echinaceae angustifoliae radix. Echinaceae angustifoliae radix is an official preparation (Ph.Eur.8) made from the whole or cut, dried root of Echinacea angustifolia, the "narrow-leaved coneflower root".

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer