Soothing ingredient
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract
INCI: Melaleuca Alternifolia Extract
A water- or glycol-based extract from Melaleuca alternifolia leaves that retains soothing and mild antimicrobial properties from terpinen-4-ol, polyphenols, and flavonoids, with a lower allergen load than the steam-distilled essential oil.
Also known as: tea tree water extract, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf extract, melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf extract (10000ppm)
antimicrobialsoothingskin-conditioning
Benefits
- ✓Soothes and calms blemish-prone skin
- ✓Mild antimicrobial activity from terpinen-4-ol and polyphenols
- ✓Lower sensitization risk than the essential oil due to diluted and water-soluble extraction
Watch for
- ⚠May cause sensitization at higher concentrations; individuals sensitive to tea tree oil should patch-test
