Agave tequilana leaf extract
AKA “Agave tequilana”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Agave tequilana leaf extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Controls excess oil
Minimizes pores
Traditional Use
Agave has been used by Mesoamerican and Mexican indigenous cultures for centuries for its skin-softening and emollient properties. The plant was valued in traditional skincare preparations and is increasingly used in modern skincare for its natural humectant qualities.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Humectant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Agave tequilana for the Green Synthesis of Antibacterial ZnO Nanomaterials: A Waste-to-Value Nanotechnology Approach
Channa GM, Bhatti A, Sotelo JG, Obregón S, Sánchez-Arreola E et al.
International journal of molecular sciences, 2025
Agave tequilana
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Use of Agave tequilana-lignin and zinc oxide nanoparticles for skin photoprotection.
Gutiérrez-Hernández JM, Escalante A, Murillo-Vázquez RN, Delgado E, González FJ et al.
Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology, 2016
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR