INCI · plant-extract · CIR review pending · used in 2 products
Nephelium Lappaceum Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract
Nephelium Lappaceum Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract is derived from the branches, leaves, and fruit of Nephelium lappaceum (rambutan), a tropical tree belonging to the Sapindaceae family. It is registered under CAS # 93165-68-5 and EC # 296-955-8. According to CosIng, its officially recognized function is skin conditioning. It appears across a range of skincare and haircare formulations including serums, masks, sun creams, and lip treatments.
Evidence level
weakEWG score
—Comedogenic
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plant-extract● Benefits
The source lists skin conditioning as the sole official function of this extract, suggesting it may help maintain the skin in good condition. No specific clinical or mechanistic benefit data is provided in the source beyond this classification.
skin-conditioning
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