INCI name

HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF EXTRACT

Witch hazel leaf extract

An extract of witch hazel leaves.

What it is

Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract is an extract of the leaves of witch hazel, a North American shrub. CosIng lists it as skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in toners, cleansers, face creams, after-shave products and deodorants.

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.

Plant extracts vary with source and extraction method; the name does not indicate the amount of active compounds.

Functions

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 (88)

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