Cosmetics · Plant extracts
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
スギ葉エキス (Sugi-ha ekisu)
Also known as: Sugi Extract, Japanese Cedar Extract
At a glance
| Category | Cosmetics |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract |
| Japanese labeling name | スギ葉エキス |
| Common Japanese notations | スギ葉エキス, スギエキス |
| Origin | Plant-derived (Cryptomeria japonica, Japanese cedar) |
| Typical functions | Skin conditioning, Fragrance, Antioxidant |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Cosmetic ingredient listed in the JSCI labeling name dictionary. |
Cryptomeria japonica — sugi, the Japanese cedar — is Japan's most widely planted native tree and the designated national tree. Cosmetic ingredients derived from its leaves and wood bring a distinctive woody aroma and traditional cultural associations with forest landscapes, temple construction, and cedar bath tubs.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Body soaps and bath additives
- Scalp products
- Aromatic products
What it is
Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract is produced by water or hydro-alcoholic extraction of the leaves of Cryptomeria japonica. The extract contains flavonoids, tannins, and essential-oil constituents including ferruginol and sesquiterpene derivatives.
Related ingredients from the same species include Cryptomeria japonica wood oil (steam-distilled from the heartwood) and Cryptomeria japonica bark extract. Each is a separate ingredient with its own INCI name and typical use.
Typical uses in Japanese products
In Japanese cosmetic formulations, sugi leaf extract is most often used in body soaps, scalp products, bath additives, and forest-bathing-themed aromatic products. The aroma is frequently combined with hinoki and hiba for layered wood-scented blends.
The cultural association with cedar forests gives the ingredient storytelling value in products positioning around Japanese landscape imagery.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Listed in the JSCI Japanese Cosmetic Ingredient Codex under スギ葉エキス and permitted as a cosmetic ingredient.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Listed in CosIng under the INCI name Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract. Permitted for cosmetic use. |
|---|---|
| USA | INCI recognized by PCPC. Used in finished cosmetic products. |
| China | Suppliers should verify the specific preparation against IECIC listings. |
| Korea | Permitted as a cosmetic ingredient under the KFDA / MFDS system. |
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References
- JSCI labeling name directory — スギ葉エキス
- EU CosIng entry: Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
Last updated: 2026-04-22. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.