Mangifera Indica Leaf Extract

Mangifera indica (mango) leaf extract is a botanical antioxidant/soothing agent typically used at low concentrations, but plant extracts are complex mixtures and are a recognized source of irritant and sensitizing reactions in patch-tested sensitive and eczematous populations. Mango-derived materials can cross-react in individuals sensitized to Anacardiaceae allergens, so while many tolerate it, I score it as mild due to non-trivial risk in compromised skin and cumulative exposure in routines. Safety Notes: In mass-market leave-on skincare (serums, creams, lotions) and rinse-off cleansers, Mangifera Indica Leaf Extract is often used at very low levels (≈0.001–0.05%) as a supporting botanical/antioxidant in multi-extract blends, consistent with typical supplier-recommended use levels for standardized plant extracts. Higher-strength consumer products marketed around “mango leaf” antioxidant/soothing benefits (often in minimalist formulas or where the extract is a primary active) commonly fall around 1–3%, with the upper end (~5%) observed in some OTC specialty formulations depending on extract solvent system, standardization, and sensory/stability constraints. Actual achievable % can vary widely by extract type (e.g., glycerin/propylene glycol/water extracts vs dry extracts) and is generally easier to push higher in leave-on emulsions than in very low-viscosity aqueous formats.