Cosmetics · Plant extracts
Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
サクラ葉エキス (Sakura-ha ekisu)
Also known as: Cherry Leaf Extract, Sakura Leaf Extract
At a glance
| Category | Cosmetics |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract |
| Japanese labeling name | サクラ葉エキス |
| Common Japanese notations | サクラ葉エキス, 桜葉エキス |
| Origin | Plant-derived (Prunus × yedoensis leaves) |
| Typical functions | Skin conditioning, Antioxidant, Fragrance |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Cosmetic ingredient listed in the JSCI labeling name dictionary. Salt-pickled sakura leaves are used as food for wrapping sakura-mochi and other confections. |
Cherry blossom leaves — sakura-no-ha — are famous as the wrapper for sakura-mochi, the traditional spring confection. Salt-pickling develops the distinctive coumarin-rich aroma that gives sakura-mochi its characteristic scent. Cosmetic cherry leaf extract concentrates these same aromatic and polyphenolic constituents.
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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
- Hair products
- Traditional food wrapping (sakura-mochi)
What it is
Prunus yedoensis leaf extract is produced by water, hydro-alcoholic, or glycol extraction of Prunus × yedoensis leaves — typically collected in late spring. The extract contains coumarin, flavonoid glycosides, and tannins.
Typical uses in Japanese products
In cosmetics, sakura leaf extract appears in face toners, essences, and hair products, often positioned alongside sakura flower extract in spring-themed product ranges.
In food, salt-pickled cherry leaves (sakura no shiozuke) are used for wrapping sakura-mochi and occasionally to flavor confections and beverages.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Cosmetic use is permitted under the JSCI dictionary. Food-grade salt-pickled cherry leaves are regulated separately.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Listed in CosIng. Permitted for cosmetic use. Coumarin content may have labeling implications depending on concentration. |
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| USA | INCI recognized by PCPC. |
| China | Permitted per IECIC listings. |
| Korea | Permitted under KFDA / MFDS. |
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Related ingredients
References
- JSCI labeling name directory — サクラ葉エキス
- EU CosIng entry: Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Last updated: 2026-04-22. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.