Corylus avellana (Hazelnut) leaf extract

AKA: Common hazel, Hazelnut Leaf Extract
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Hazelnut)
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Corylus Avellana (Hazelnut) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning.
Family
Betulaceae (Birch family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-21-5
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
European traditional herbalism employed hazel leaves as an astringent remedy for skin irritation and minor wounds. The plant was used in folk preparations for its tightening and toning properties.
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