Citrus hystrix leaf extract
AKA “Combave”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Citrus hystrix leaf extract
AKA: Combave
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Leaf extract from the Southeast Asian combave citrus fruit that helps condition and soften skin, leaving it feeling smooth and refreshed.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
91771-50-5
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Citrus hystrix (papeda) is native to Southeast Asia and has been used in traditional Indonesian and Thai medicine for antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory purposes. Leaves were traditionally brewed for medicinal teas and topical remedies.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR