What it is
This extract is prepared from the leaves of the wild strawberry, which are rich in tannins and other polyphenols. In skin care it is used as a conditioning agent and contributes mild astringent and antioxidant-associated properties. It is typically used at low levels within botanical complexes.
Safety & warnings
Wild strawberry leaf extract is generally well tolerated at cosmetic use levels. As a tannin-containing botanical it may feel mildly astringent, and allergy-prone individuals could patch test before broad use. It is a water-based extract, so comedogenicity is not a typical concern.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; an extract of the leaves of Fragaria vesca, the wild or woodland strawberry, distinct from the larger cultivated garden strawberry.
Questions everyone asks
How is the leaf extract different from strawberry fruit extract?
The leaf extract is richer in tannins and tends toward astringent and antioxidant-associated effects, while fruit extracts emphasize sugars and fruit acids.
Does wild strawberry leaf extract have a scent?
It is used mainly as a conditioning botanical and is not primarily a fragrance ingredient.