Common Name(s): Albizia lebbeck leaf,cosmetic active ingredient,established formulation function

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Albizia lebbeck leaf delivers its characteristic primary cosmetic function — whether active skin conditioning, antioxidant protection, antimicrobial preservation, rheological control, or sensory enhancement — contributing measurable formulation value at its recommended use concentration.

Why It's Used: Formulators select albizia lebbeck leaf for its specific functional chemistry that provides the required outcome in their formulation — skin bioactivity, stability contribution, or consumer experience — supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.

How It Works: Albizia lebbeck leaf works through the fundamental chemical and biological mechanisms of its molecular class. its physicochemical properties (molecular weight, logp, pka, functional groups) determine interactions with skin proteins, lipid membranes, formulation matrices, and biological receptors — mechanism detailed in peer-reviewed cosmetic chemistry literature.

Typically Found In: Skin care formulations,active products

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – cosmetic active

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.

Works Well With: Standard skincare actives

Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Albizia lebbeck leaf has been assessed within the cosmetic ingredient regulatory framework. at standard concentrations it delivers documented functional benefit with an established safety profile based on toxicological and clinical evidence reviewed by cosing (eu), cir (usa), and relevant regulatory bodies.

Last Verified: Cosing database,albizia lebbeck leaf technical literature

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12