What it is
Acer Palmatum Leaf Extract is obtained from the leaves of Acer palmatum, the Japanese maple. The leaves contain polyphenols and other plant constituents that provide antioxidant activity, and the extract is used as a skin-conditioning botanical. It appears in Japanese and other Asian skin-care and sun-protection formulas as a plant-derived additive.
Safety & warnings
Plant leaf extracts are generally well tolerated on skin, though as with any botanical, sensitization is possible in predisposed individuals.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; it is extracted from the leaves of the Japanese maple, Acer palmatum.
Questions everyone asks
Where does this extract come from?
It is derived from the leaves of the Japanese maple, Acer palmatum.
What role does it play in a formula?
It is used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning botanical rather than for sun protection.