Diospyros Mespiliformis Leaf Extract
What Diospyros Mespiliformis Leaf Extract is & what it does
Diospyros Mespiliformis Leaf Extract is a botanical extract from the leaves of the African ebony or jackalberry tree. It is commonly used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant-type botanical, contributing plant polyphenols to a formula. As a less common ingredient, it is generally included as a supporting botanical rather than a primary active. It is not a UV filter and does not provide sun protection.
What is Diospyros Mespiliformis Leaf Extract?
Diospyros Mespiliformis Leaf Extract is a botanical extract from the leaves of the African ebony, or jackalberry, tree. It is a relatively uncommon cosmetic ingredient.
What does Diospyros Mespiliformis Leaf Extract do in skincare?
It is commonly used as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant-type botanical, contributing plant polyphenols to a formula. It generally serves as a supporting botanical rather than a primary active, and it is not a UV filter.
Is Diospyros Mespiliformis Leaf Extract safe?
As a less common botanical it is generally used at low levels and is considered well tolerated in cosmetic products. No specific concerns are flagged for it in our catalog.
Sunscreens with Diospyros Mespiliformis Leaf Extract
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream Spf 20 - All Skin Types
63/100
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Clarins Extra-Firming Wrinkle Control Firming Day Cream SPF 15
63/100
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Clarins Mission Perfection Yeux SPF 15
49/100