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Is Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract vegetarian?

Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract

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Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract is an extract obtained from the roots of Dyer's Alkanet, Alkanna tinctoria (Boraginaceae), a plant traditionally used as a natural red-violet dye and skin conditioning agent.

Also known as 23444-65-7, 85251-58-7
INCI name Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract
EC number 286-469-4
CosIng ID 74181
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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