Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
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Summary
Works for
- Antibacterial
Irritancy risk
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
Products with Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
Dr. BrandtHydraglass Prep Serum GelEtude House0.2 Therapy Air Mask PearlAnuaAzelaic Acid 3 Cica Skin Clarifying TonerEMUAIDEMUAIDMAX First Aid Ointmentfrank bodyGLYCOLIC BODY SCRUBMDSolarSciencesEvening Retinol SerumCOSRXComfort Ceramide Face CreamAPLBGlutathione Niacinamide Cleansing BalmCarePlusSpot Cover Patch CalmingSee litAdvance Serum NiacinamideSimilar ingredients
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
BALANITES ROXBURGHII SEED OIL
An emollient. Could be irritating
BATYL ALCOHOL
Non-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollient
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
ALCOHOL
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
DIPSACUS SYLVESTRIS EXTRACT
A plant extract traditionally used for anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating.
GLUCOSAMINE HCL
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT EXTRACT
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS LEAF OIL
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
LAURIC ACID
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
MITRACARPUS SCABER EXTRACT
Used for its fragrance. Has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
MYROTHAMNUS FLABELLIFOLIA EXTRACT
A fragrant plant extract with some antibacterial properties. Can be irritating
NIACINAMIDE
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant
SALICYLIC ACID
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
SANICULA EUROPAEA EXTRACT
Claimed to be helpful for restoring skin barrier function but solid research is lacking
SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
SD ALCOHOL 40-B
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
SAPINDUS MUKOROSSI PEEL EXTRACT
A plant extract that can contain saponins. Might have anti-bactrial and anti-oxidant effect in skin. Also can be used to help oil and water mix together
MYRTUS COMMUNIS LEAF EXTRACT
A plant extract that contains an essential oil and often used for its fragrance. Can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties
VITIS VINIFERA SEED EXTRACT
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
LEPTOSPERMUM PETERSONII OIL
An essential oil. Can be irritating
MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
GINKGO BILOBA LEAF EXTRACT
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
CHITOSAN
Inhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA SEED OIL
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
HONEY
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
MANDELIC ACID
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
THYMUS VULGARIS FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
THYMUS VULGARIS LEAF EXTRACT
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
BUDDLEJA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT
A plant flower extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
OCIMUM BASILICUM LEAF EXTRACT
Used as a frangrance. Can be irritating. Might have some anti-bacterial properties
SWERTIA CHIRATA EXTRACT
A plant extract that can have an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
VISCUM ALBUM LEAF EXTRACT
A plant extract that has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid research is lacking
PROPOLIS EXTRACT
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
BACKHOUSIA CITRIODORA LEAF EXTRACT
A plant extract used mostly as a fragrance. Can have some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties
HEDERA HELIX EXTRACT
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
ANOGEISSUS LEIOCARPUS BARK EXTRACT
A tree bark extract that has antibacterial properties and might have an anti-oxidant effect. Its effectiveness in skin has not been studied
SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE LEAF EXTRACT
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
LACTOBACILLUS/WASABIA JAPONICA ROOT FERMENT EXTRACT
Anti-bacterial compound that works as a preservative
LITSEA CUBEBA FRUIT OIL
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE
A topical antibiotic used to treat acne and seborrheic dermatitis
PINUS CEMBRA WOOD EXTRACT
A fragrant extract. Can be irritating