What it is
Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of mountain pepper, a shrub native to southeastern Australia and Tasmania. The plant is rich in polyphenols and other plant compounds, and the extract is used in skincare as a botanical conditioning and antioxidant ingredient often marketed for its calming feel on the skin. It is typically present at low levels as a featured botanical.
Safety & warnings
As a botanical extract used at low levels, it is generally well tolerated. Sensitive individuals may occasionally experience irritation, and pepper-derived plant materials can be sensitizing for some users; patch testing is reasonable for very reactive skin.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, plant-derived. It is produced by extracting the leaves of Tasmannia lanceolata, an Australian native shrub.
History
Mountain pepper has a long history of culinary and traditional use among Aboriginal Australians and has more recently been adopted as a botanical ingredient in cosmetics.
Questions everyone asks
Where does mountain pepper leaf extract come from?
It is extracted from the leaves of Tasmannia lanceolata, a shrub native to southeastern Australia and Tasmania.
What role does it play in sunscreen?
It is used as a botanical soothing and antioxidant ingredient, not as a UV filter.