Gaultheria procumbens (Wintergreen) leaf extract

Gaultheria procumbens (Wintergreen) leaf extract 1
Gaultheria procumbens (Wintergreen) leaf extract 2
Gaultheria procumbens (Wintergreen) leaf extract 3
AKA: Wintergreen leaf extract
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen) leaf extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming, skin conditioning, tonic. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Ericaceae (Heath family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial or subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
90045-28-6
Form
Liquid
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Tonic
Adds Fragrance
Conditions Skin
Tones Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Reduces Inflammation
Tightens and tones skin
Adds pleasant scent
Traditional Use
Used by Native Americans and in traditional European herbalism for pain relief and skin stimulation. The plant's essential oil became popular in 19th-century cosmetics and medicinal balms.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Rough Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR