An extract of walnut leaves used as an astringent, cleansing and soothing ingredient.
What it is
Juglans regia leaf extract is an extract of the leaves of the walnut tree, Juglans regia, of the walnut family (Juglandaceae). CosIng lists it as an abrasive, astringent, bulking, cleansing, fragrance, skin-conditioning and soothing ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, cleansers, creams and other 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.
The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or solvent.
Functions
- Abrasive
- Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
- Bulking
- Non-reactive (chemically inert), solid ingredients that dilute other solids and/or increase the volume of cosmetic products.
- Cleansing
- Helping to keep the body surface clean.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Soothing
- Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.