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Lantana Camara Leaf Water

Lantana Camara Leaf Water is a botanical ingredient derived from the leaves of the Lantana camara plant, offering a comprehensive array of benefits for problematic skin conditions. It delivers antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, proving particularly useful for managing acne, controlling excess sebum, and promoting overall skin clarity.

Directory entry · Individual source review pending

This profile is awaiting an individual source review. Treat its ratings, dose estimates and compatibility labels as provisional; they are not medical advice or proof of a finished product’s effects.

Antioxidant Anti-inflammatory Antimicrobial Antibacterial Antifungal Sebum Regulator Masking Agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

Lantana Camara Leaf Water operates through multiple pathways to support optimal skin health. It exhibits significant antioxidant activity, neutralizing free radicals and mitigating oxidative stress. Its anti-inflammatory capabilities help to calm redness and soothe irritation. Furthermore, the ingredient possesses broad antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antifungal actions, which are crucial in addressing various skin concerns, including combating acne-causing bacteria. It also contributes to the regulation of sebum production, fostering a more balanced complexion, and has been traditionally utilized for its wound-healing potential.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 Ethanolic leaf extracts demonstrated anti-aging properties and extended lifespan in Drosophila melanogaster models.
  2. 02 Methanol and water extracts showed significant antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, as well as considerable antifungal inhibition against Aspergillus fumigatus (71%) and Aspergillus flavus (66%).
  3. 03 An anti-acne cream formulated with Lantana camara leaves extract was observed to reduce acne and blemishes, control oil, soothe inflammation, prevent scarring, and provide lightweight moisture without clogging pores. Irritancy tests on this specific cream showed no irritation.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

No specific optimal pH range for the stability of Lantana Camara Leaf Water in cosmetic formulations has been conclusively determined. However, aqueous extracts and solutions of Lantana camara leaves are frequently employed in various studies, suggesting inherent stability in water-based systems.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Moderate

While the Lantana camara plant itself is known to be toxic if ingested and can cause photosensitization in animals, and may potentially irritate sensitive individuals, an irritancy test conducted on a formulated anti-acne cream containing its leaf extract reportedly did not induce irritation. Lantana camara leaf water (CAS 84012-23-7) is classified by ECHA as a masking agent, with no GHS classification found.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
Yes Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Lantana Camara Leaf Water is a valuable botanical ingredient, offering antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial benefits with demonstrated sebum-regulating properties, making it highly beneficial for oily and acne-prone skin, particularly as a formulated extract has shown no irritation.

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