Damiana

AKA: Turnera diffusa, Damiana leaf extract, Mexican damiana
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mexico. Derived from damiana leaf extract (Turnera diffusa), a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. Obtained through solvent extraction or maceration of dried damiana leaves to concentrate active botanical compounds.
Damiana is a cosmetic ingredient.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR