Citrus hystrix leaf oil

Citrus hystrix leaf oil

AKA “Combave”

Essential Oil

Ingredient Facts

Citrus hystrix leaf oil

AKA: Combave

Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Fragrance

Skin Conditioner

Essential Oil

Clean

A fresh, citrusy leaf extract from Southeast Asia that adds a natural, uplifting scent to beauty products. Derived from the fragrant leaves of the Combava citrus plant.

Family

Rutaceae (Citrus family)

Plant Part

Leaf

Lifeform

Shrub or tree

Climate

Wet tropical

CAS #

91771-50-5

Form

Oil

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Functions

Perfuming

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Adds Fragrance

Reduces Inflammation

Anti-Aging Benefits

Traditional Use

The essential oil from papeda leaves contains limonene and other antimicrobial compounds used in traditional Southeast Asian medicine. Modern cosmetic use leverages these properties for skincare formulations.