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Is Phormium Tenax Extract vegetarian?

Phormium Tenax Extract

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Phormium Tenax Extract is an extract obtained from the whole plant of New Zealand flax, Phormium tenax, a member of the Phormiaceae (Asphodelaceae) family, used in cosmetics as a plant-derived active ingredient.

Also known as New Zealand Flax Extract
INCI name Phormium Tenax Extract
CosIng ID 83362
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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