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What Is Mangifera Indica Leaf Extract?
Mangifera indica leaf extract comes from the mango plant. While this plant’s star components are its fruit and its seed (from which moisturizing mango seed butter is made), growing research indicates its leaves also hold important benefits for skin.\n\nStudies demonstrate that, as with other parts of the mango plant, mango leaves exert antioxidant abilities that defend skin from pro-aging free radical damage.\n\nPerhaps most interesting, however, are a set of studies showing Mangifera indica leaf extract has antimicrobial properties, particularly against Cutibacterium acnes, the bacteria responsible for acne breakouts. While there isn’t the breadth of research behind it as opposed to a proven acne-fighter like benzoyl peroxide, and it is not FDA-approved to treat acne, it does make mango leaf extract a potentially interesting supporting ingredient in skin care formulas designed to fight acne.\n\nUse levels of mango leaf extract in cosmetics range from 0.01–2% when used in pure form.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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American Journal of Translational Research, July 2023, pages 4,533-4,543 American Journal of Translational Research, 2023
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Molekul, March 2023, pages 11-20 Molekul, 2023
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Molecules, July 2022, pages 1-14 Molecules, 2022
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Current Bioactive Compounds, January 2021, pages 67-75 Current Bioactive Compounds, 2021
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