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Ivy Leaf/Stem Extract
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract · Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract
An extract of the leaves and stems of English ivy. Little research tests what it does on skin.
What it does
The EU lists it for several jobs. It can soothe skin and keep it soft, make it feel tight or fresh, stop powders from clumping and help keep germs in check on skin.
The EU’s ingredient database lists it as an anticaking agent (keeps powders from clumping).European Commission, CosIng (© European Union, CC BY 4.0) · uses put in plain words by Drop ↗
Also known as
english ivy extract
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