How we scored it
Whole-plant extract of bay laurel leaf; botanical extracts are rated 1.0 by this site's convention.
What counts. ISO 16128-2 scores the atoms that remain in the final ingredient. Reagents, solvents, catalysts and protecting groups used during manufacture leave no mass behind and are not counted.
Where it comes from
Made by extracting or steam-distilling bay laurel leaves. No alternative synthetic route is used for this extract.
In plain English
An extract from bay laurel leaves, used to add fragrance and a refreshing, toning feel to skin and hair products.
CosIng definition: Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Laurel, Laurus nobilis L., Lauraceae
References
- 1ISO 16128-1:2016 and ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products. ISO, Geneva.
- 2LAURUS NOBILIS LEAF EXTRACT. CosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredient database. ec.europa.eu/cosing ↗
- 3LAURUS NOBILIS LEAF EXTRACT. CosIng u2014 European Commission database for information on cosmetic substances and ingredients. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/search?search=LAURUS%20NOBILIS%20LEAF%20EXTRACT