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Identity Profile: White Radish Plant Extract
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Commonly known as:
Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Root Extract (I.N.C.I.), Chinese Radish, Daikon.
Botanical name:
Raphanus sativus.
Extraction process:
Pressing of the roots and stabilisation on a plant-based matrix composed of Maltodextrin.
Family:
Brassicaceae.
Part of the plant extracted:
Roots.
Location:
Originally from East and Southeast Asia, it is now cultivated worldwide.
Flowering:
From April to October.
Provenance, origin:
France.
Phytochemical composition:
Anthocyanins (red plant pigments); vitamin C; polyphenols; minerals (such as calcium); polysaccharides; organic acids (including malic acid, glutamic acid...).
Sensorial properties:
Appearance: Fine powder; Colour: Red; Odour: Characteristic.
Physical characteristics:
Soluble in water; Dispersible in oil.
Benefits:
Antioxidant, colourant, astringent.
Concerns:
All types of skin and hair.
Details
Usage
Facial Care(creams, micellar gels);
Body Care(exfoliants, solid soaps);
Haircare(dyes, hair masks, shampoos, conditioners);
Makeup (tinted powders, eyeshadows, foundations, lip glosses, lipsticks, nail polishes, lip balms, lip liners).
Method of Preservation
Store away from moisture, light, and heat.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
There are no contraindications to the cosmetic use of radish extract. Pregnant women and young children can use it.
Avoid contact with the eyes. Given that this product is volatile and coloured, it should be handled with care.
Find out more
The extract of radish is a plant-based ingredient derived from the edible root of the radish, a plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family, native to Eurasia and the Eastern Mediterranean region. Rich in anthocyanins, molecules with antioxidant properties, it is also used as a natural pigment due to its intense red colour.