An extract of tea tree leaves used for skin conditioning and fragrance.
What it is
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract is an extract of the leaves of the tea tree, Melaleuca alternifolia. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning and perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in cleansers, toners, creams, spot products, shampoos and scalp 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.
It is an extract, not the essential oil (Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil), which has a separate INCI name; the label does not show how the two differ in a given product.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
- Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
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)
- Teens Dream · Payot
- Lirene FOOT CARE Exfoliating mask in socks BABY SOFT FEET 2,5% UREA 150 ml · Lirene
- Tester Essentian Mask Calming Moisture · Mediheal
- Seems Synergy Wrapping Mask Calming · Mediheal
- Korean Skincare Effective Pimple Patches · ISANA
- Pure Korean Akne Sivilce Şeffaf Bakım Bandı · Pure Korean
- Mia Klinika Sivilce ve Leke Karşıtı Azelaik Asit Serumu 30 ml · Mia Klinika
- Licape Çay Ağacı Özlü Yüz Temizleme Jeli 400 ml · Licape
- Atomy Scalpcare Hair Shampoo · Atomy
- Garnier Tissue Mask Pure Activ · L'OREAL NORGE AS
- Soin + - peau à boutons · La vie est à Nous