Thuja Koraiensis Leaf Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning - humectant, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Thuja Koraiensis Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of Thuja koraiensis.
What does it do?
Thuja Koraiensis Leaf Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Thuja Koraiensis Leaf Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Thuja Koraiensis Leaf Oil?
Thuja Koraiensis Leaf Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Thuja Koraiensis Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of Thuja koraiensis.
Is Thuja Koraiensis Leaf Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Thuja Koraiensis Leaf Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Thuja Koraiensis Leaf Oil do in cosmetic products?
Thuja Koraiensis Leaf Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning - humectant, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 25/06/2026