What it is
Hydrangea Macrophylla Leaf Extract is obtained from the leaves of bigleaf hydrangea, an ornamental flowering shrub. It is used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning botanical and can contribute plant polyphenols with antioxidant character. It is generally present at low concentrations as a supporting ingredient.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated in topical use. As a plant extract it may rarely cause sensitivity in predisposed individuals. It is not regarded as comedogenic.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; obtained from the leaves of the bigleaf hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla.
Questions everyone asks
What plant does this come from?
It is extracted from the leaves of bigleaf hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla.
What is its role in a formula?
It acts as a conditioning and soothing botanical and is not a UV filter.