Lippia javanica (Wild Verbena) leaf oil
AKA “wild verbena leaf oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Lippia javanica (Wild Verbena) leaf oil
AKA: Wild verbena leaf oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Lippia javanica (wild verbena) leaf oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Verbenaceae (Verbena family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Fights skin bacteria
Protects against free radical damage
Helps skin retain moisture
Traditional Use
Used in traditional African and Southeast Asian folk medicine for antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and fever-reducing properties. Applied topically in indigenous beauty and healing practices across the Indian subcontinent and Africa.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR