The ingredient, explained
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae
Ingredient guide
What it is and what it does
About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗
- Antimicrobial
- A technical role associated with controlling microorganisms on skin.
- Antiseborrhoeic
- A technical role associated with controlling sebum production.
- Astringent
- A technical role associated with tightening the skin surface.
- Tonic
- Provides a pleasant sensation on skin or hair.
Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗
Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.
A closer look
What the research shows
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Products containing this ingredient
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Names and identifiers
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF WATER
- CAS registry number
- 85085-48-9
- EC number
- 285-377-1
Sources for this ingredient record
- EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗ · ODbL 1.0 (Open Beauty Facts database) · Recorded Aug 8, 2026