What it is
This ingredient is a botanical extract from the leaves of Diospyros kaki, the persimmon tree. Persimmon leaf is rich in tannins and flavonoids, and the extract is used in cosmetics for skin conditioning and as an antioxidant-supporting component. It is commonly found in East Asian formulations, often at low levels within a botanical complex.
Safety & warnings
Persimmon leaf extract is generally well tolerated at the low concentrations typical in cosmetics. Tannin-rich botanicals can have a mild astringent character; those with sensitive skin may prefer to patch test.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; derived from the leaves of Diospyros kaki, a deciduous tree cultivated across East Asia for its fruit, with the leaves also used traditionally for tea.
History
Persimmon leaf has a long history of use in East Asian herbal tea traditions, which informs its later adoption in cosmetic botanical blends.
Questions everyone asks
What part of the plant is this extract from?
It is made from the leaves of the persimmon tree, not the fruit.
Why is persimmon leaf used in cosmetics?
It is valued for skin conditioning and its antioxidant-supporting, tannin-rich composition.