An extract of young tea tree plants used as an emollient.
What it is
Melaleuca alternifolia extract is, according to CosIng, an extract of the whole sapling of the tea tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae). It is distinct from tea tree leaf oil, the essential oil of the same plant. CosIng lists it as an emollient.
Where it is used
Found in cleansers, toners, creams and other skin 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.
The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or solvent.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.