INCI name

LEPTOSPERMUM SCOPARIUM LEAF EXTRACT

Manuka leaf extract

An extract of manuka leaves used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Leptospermum scoparium leaf extract is an extract of the leaves of manuka, Leptospermum scoparium, a shrub of the myrtle family. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, cleansers, toners, masks and products for oily skin.

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 a leaf extract, not manuka oil or manuka honey; the label does not reveal the extraction method.

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 (11)

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