Definition
Ephedra Distachya Extract is an extract of the herb of the Ephedra, Ephedra distachya L., Ephedraceae
Biological origin: Ephedra distachya L. · family Ephedraceae · plant
Source: GBIF species information
Cosmetic roles
Makes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGListed as giving skin or hair a good feel (vague CosIng category)TONIC
Safety & regulatory references
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name フタマタマオウエキス: 本品は、フタマタマオウ Ephedra distachya のエキスである。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
EPHEDRA DISTACHYA EXTRACTINCI두이삭마황추출물Korean label name (MFDS standard)フタマタマオウエキスJapanese labelling name
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 90028-29-8
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 289-818-9
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID301042406
What products actually use it for
What the 3 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Softener and conditioner2
- Humectant1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard