INCI stands for International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients and defines how ingredients are declared on cosmetic packaging – including at Queen of Green. The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 stipulates that all ingredients must be listed in descending order of their weight percentage. INCI names are usually in Latin or English, so that people worldwide can compare products.
Did you know that there are now over 16,000 official INCI names? This global standardization protects consumers and facilitates checking for allergens or critical ingredients. Thanks to apps like CodeCheck or databases like CosIng, you just need to type in the name to find out details about color, origin, or function via the INCIs.
Some INCI names sound complicated, but often have simple origins: "Aqua" becomes water, "Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil" becomes almond oil. This transparency is important to us – which is why we explain every active ingredient in our vegan, plastic-free care sticks precisely on our website.
If you would like to delve deeper or have questions about sustainable cosmetics, please email us at info@queenofgreen.eu. We love exchanging ideas about natural ingredients!