Sophora japonica leaf extract (inci)

Sophora japonica leaf extract is the name given to the extract from the leaves of Sophora japonica, the Japanese pagoda tree, also known as the Japanese pagoda tree, a tree that grows up to 30 m high and is native to China, Japan and Korea.

Sophora japonica leaf extract is used in cosmetic formulations. The leaf extract acts as a skin protection agent (protects the skin from external influences).

Bark and seeds, but especially the fruit skin are poisonous.

1. Roth L et al (1994) Sophora japonica. In: Poisonous plants, plant toxins. Nikol Publishing Company, Hamburg S. 672