Crithmum maritimum extract

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AKA: Rock samphire, Rock Fennel

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Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Not Clean

OriginNative to Mediterranean. Derived from rock fennel (Crithmum maritimum), a Mediterranean coastal plant in the Apiaceae family. Extracted from the whole plant using solvent extraction or maceration methods.

Crithmum Maritimum Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Rock Fennel, Crithmum maritimum L., Apiaceae

Family

Apiaceae (Carrot/Parsley family)

Plant Part

Whole Plant

Lifeform

Perennial or subshrub

Climate

Temperate

CAS #

89997-98-8

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Antioxidant

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Tonic

Brightens uneven skin tone

Locks in moisture

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EWG

CIR

Insufficient

Pregnancy

Yes

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR