Perilla frutescens (Shiso) leaf oil
AKA “Shiso Leaf Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Perilla frutescens (Shiso) leaf oil
AKA: Shiso Leaf Oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Essential Oil
Clean
Shiso leaf oil from Japan adds a fresh, herbaceous scent to this formula. A natural fragrance derived from the aromatic mint family plant.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
90082-61-4
Form
Oil
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Functions
Fragrance
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
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Japanese traditional medicine for its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and cooling properties. Historically applied in Asian skincare and used as a flavor and preservative in food and beauty preparations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR