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INCI name

BACKHOUSIA CITRIODORA LEAF EXTRACT

Lemon myrtle leaf extract

AstringentSkin conditioningreviewed

An extract of lemon myrtle leaves used as an astringent and conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Backhousia citriodora leaf extract is an extract of the leaves of lemon myrtle, Backhousia citriodora, an Australian tree of the myrtle family. CosIng lists it as an astringent and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in cleansers, toners, creams, shampoos and body care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

This is an extract, not lemon myrtle essential oil; the label does not reveal the extraction method.

Functions

Astringent
Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (27)

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