Ingredient
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
Low risk
FunctionConditioning
What it is — Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract (INCI of the same name), obtained from the leaves of the agave (blue agave) plant.
What it does — It is commonly used as a conditioning ingredient to help skin and hair feel soft and smooth, and agave-derived sugars are often associated with a hydrating feel.
Typical use — Found in moisturizers, masks and hair products as a supporting botanical component.
Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable for most skin types; it pairs well with humectants and other plant extracts.
Safety — Rated low risk and generally well tolerated. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test first if you tend to react to botanical ingredients.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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