Corylus americana (Hazelnut) leaf extract

AKA: American hazelnut, Hazelnut Leaf Extract
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Hazelnut)
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Corylus Americana (Hazelnut) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning.
Family
Betulaceae (Birch family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
92-44-4
Form
Liquid
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Traditional use among North American indigenous peoples for astringent and skin-tightening properties. Hazel leaves were historically used in poultices and preparations for skin conditions.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️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