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Perilla (Soyeop) Leaf: effective % & pH 자소엽

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Quick answer: Perilla (Soyeop) Leaf: effective concentration typically 0.1–5% as an extract, optimal pH 4.0–7.0, evidence Limited. A pleasant addition to a calming formula. Centella and panthenol still have far more behind them.

How much Perilla (Soyeop) Leaf actually works? Here's the dosage, pH and evidence — the formulator-level read behind the % on a Korean label.

Effective %typically 0.1–5% as an extract
Optimal pH4.0–7.0
EvidenceLimited
Onset2–4 weeks for the look of comfort

What the % on the label really means

A pleasant addition to a calming formula. Centella and panthenol still have far more behind them.

⚠️ Ceiling: Extract strength is not standardised, so percentage claims are not comparable between brands.

Perilla (Soyeop) Leaf guide →How Perilla (Soyeop) Leaf works →

Sources: PubMed — Perilla (Soyeop) Leaf & skin ↗ · AAD skin-care basics ↗

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✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-23.

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