Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning, perfuming agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameMELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING
CAS number85085-48-9
EC number285-377-1
Prevalence632 products (0.68% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Toners 15.3%Face Cleansers 13.4%Serums 11.2%General Moisturizers 9.2%Sheet Masks 7.9%Facial Treatments 6.2%

Frequently asked

What does Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract do in skincare?
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract functions as a skin conditioning, perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially toners (15.3% of its uses).

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