INCI · plant-extract · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract
Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of Thuja orientalis L. (Oriental Arborvitae), a member of the Cupressaceae family. It is identified by CAS # 91770-83-1 and EC # 294-870-0. According to CosIng, its officially listed functions include antioxidant, bleaching, hair conditioning, and skin protecting. It appears frequently as an ingredient in hair care and brightening skin care formulations.
Evidence level
weakEWG score
—Comedogenic
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plant-extract● Benefits
The extract is recognized for antioxidant and skin-brightening (bleaching) properties, as well as hair conditioning and skin protecting effects per official CosIng classification. Its presence in numerous brightening and hair-loss-focused products suggests utility in both scalp/hair health and skin tone-evening applications.
antioxidantbrighteninghair-conditioning
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