Ingredient

Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract

Low risk

Also known astea tree leaf extract

FunctionSoothing

What it is — Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract (INCI: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract), also known as tea tree leaf extract, is a soothing, skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it does — It is commonly used as a tea tree leaf extract included to help soothe and comfort the skin and scalp.

Typical use — It is common in calming toners, essences, serums, masks, moisturizers and scalp treatments aimed at a comfortable, conditioned feel. It is a common choice in 'calming' or 'cica'-style routines built around comfort.

Who it suits / good to know — Often chosen for sensitive, dry or easily-irritated skin and scalps. It pairs well with humectants and barrier ingredients. It is an easy addition to a routine focused on comfort rather than strong actives.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk in its EWG-style, ingredient-by-ingredient review. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 5 DHALIORA products

HIDIFF Royal Soft Clean Kit HIDIFF Royal Soft Clean KitScreening 9.0 Inusth Acne Jelly Body Wash Inusth Acne Jelly Body WashScreening 9.3 Little Mermaid This Is Princess Cleansing Water Little Mermaid This Is Princess Cleansing WaterScreening 9.3 Tomywolf Black Bamboo Deep Pore Cleansing Serum Tomywolf Black Bamboo Deep Pore Cleansing SerumScreening 9.2 YBK Relief Hydration Light Sunscreen SPF50+ YBK Relief Hydration Light Sunscreen SPF50+Screening 9.5
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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