murphyLippia javanica (Wild Verbena) leaf oil
AKA: Fever Tea, Wild verbena leaf oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Southern Africa. Lippia javanica is a perennial herb native to the Verbenaceae family, widely distributed across Southern Africa. The leaf oil is extracted through steam distillation of fresh or dried leaves.
Lippia javanica (wild verbena) leaf oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Verbenaceae (Verbena family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Fights skin bacteria
Protects against free radical damage
Helps skin retain moisture
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR