What it is
Eriobotrya japonica leaf extract is obtained from the leaves of the loquat tree and contains polyphenols and triterpenes such as those of the ursolic acid family. In cosmetics it is used for antioxidant and conditioning support and to help soothe the feel of skin. Loquat leaf (biwa) is a long-standing botanical in Japanese and other East Asian traditions.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated as a dilute botanical extract. As with any plant extract, sensitization is possible in predisposed individuals, but loquat leaf extract is not a recognized common allergen.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; extracted from the leaves of the loquat tree (Eriobotrya japonica).
History
Loquat leaf has a long history of use as a traditional botanical in East Asia, which carried into its adoption in modern Japanese and Korean cosmetics.
Questions everyone asks
What is loquat leaf extract?
It is a botanical extract from the leaves of the loquat tree, used in skin care for antioxidant and conditioning support.
Why is it in sunscreens?
It is included as a supporting botanical for its antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.