Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract

Antioxidant/Soothing Key active
What it is

Psidium Guajava (guava) Leaf Extract is a botanical extract rich in polyphenols, flavonoids (quercetin), and tannins used in skincare for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties. It is sometimes incorporated for sebum-regulating and skin-conditioning effects.

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Contact irritationUncommonMild redness or stinging possible, often related to tannin content or concentration.
Allergic contact dermatitisRareSensitization to plant-derived compounds in predisposed individuals.
Skin dryness/tightnessRareAstringent tannins may cause a drying sensation in some users.

Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.

From published literature

Peer-reviewed papers on this ingredient, via PubMed.

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