Cosmetics · Plant extracts
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
ビワ葉エキス (Biwa-ha ekisu)
Also known as: Loquat Leaf Extract, Biwa Extract
At a glance
| Category | Cosmetics |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract |
| Japanese labeling name | ビワ葉エキス |
| Common Japanese notations | ビワ葉エキス, 枇杷葉エキス |
| Origin | Plant-derived (Eriobotrya japonica, loquat) |
| Typical functions | Skin conditioning, Soothing, Antioxidant |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Cosmetic ingredient listed in the JSCI labeling name dictionary. The leaf is also used in traditional folk therapy under non-cosmetic frameworks. |
The loquat — biwa (Eriobotrya japonica) — is widely cultivated in Japan for its fruit, but it is the leaves that have the longer history in traditional healthcare. Biwa leaf extract is used in Japanese cosmetic formulations positioning around gentle, traditionally-referenced skincare.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Face toners and essences
- Sensitive skin formulations
- Scalp and hair products
- Traditional hot-compress products
What it is
Eriobotrya japonica leaf extract is produced by water, hydro-alcoholic, or glycol extraction of dried loquat leaves. The extract contains triterpenoid saponins, tannins, flavonoids, and amygdalin-family compounds in trace amounts.
Cosmetic-grade preparations focus on the water-soluble fractions, with traditional preparation methods typically requiring longer extraction times and specific drying protocols.
Typical uses in Japanese products
In Japanese cosmetics, biwa leaf extract appears in face toners, essences, sensitive-skin lines, and scalp-care products. Some traditional-therapy-adjacent products (biwa-leaf hot compress kits, biwa leaf bath additives) are marketed under non-cosmetic positioning.
The ingredient pairs frequently with other traditionally-used botanicals such as dokudami and yomogi in heritage-positioning Japanese skincare.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Listed in the JSCI Japanese Cosmetic Ingredient Codex under ビワ葉エキス and permitted as a cosmetic ingredient.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Listed in CosIng under the INCI name Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract. Permitted for cosmetic use. |
|---|---|
| USA | INCI recognized by PCPC. |
| China | Permitted per IECIC listings. |
| Korea | Permitted as a cosmetic ingredient under the KFDA / MFDS system. |
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References
- JSCI labeling name directory — ビワ葉エキス
- EU CosIng entry: Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Last updated: 2026-04-22. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.