Agave tequilana leaf extract

AKA: Tequila Agave
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
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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.
Controls excess oil
Minimizes pores
Traditional Use
Agave has been used by Mesoamerican and Mexican indigenous cultures for centuries for its skin-softening and emollient properties. The plant was valued in traditional skincare preparations and is increasingly used in modern skincare for its natural humectant qualities.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Humectant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR