Common Name(s): Pittosporum tobira branch/leaf extract,pittosporum tobira (japanese pittosporum) branch and leaf extract

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides antioxidant,antimicrobial,saponin activity and skin-conditioning activity from natural plant source.

Why It's Used: Used for its antioxidant,antimicrobial,saponin activity activity derived from pittosporum tobira (japanese pittosporum); supports skin health and vitality.

How It Works: Bioactive compounds from pittosporum tobira (japanese pittosporum) branch and leaf — including polyphenols, flavonoids, and plant-specific phytochemicals — deliver antioxidant,antimicrobial,saponin activity benefits.

Typically Found In: Botanical skin care,antioxidant formulas

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – botanical

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,antioxidant,botanical active

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–5%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required

Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required

Source Notes: Extract from pittosporum tobira (japanese pittosporum); natural plant origin. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated; rare botanical sensitivity possible.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Other botanical extracts,antioxidants,humectants

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Pittosporum tobira contains pittosporoside saponins with antioxidant and mild surfactant activity; used in specialty botanical cosmetics.

Last Verified: 2026-03-28

Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary