Euphrasia officinalis (Eyebright) extract
AKA: Eyebright extract
Plant-Derived
Preservative
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
euphrasia officinalis (eyebright) extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, astringent, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Orobanchaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae)
Plant Part
Aerial Parts
Lifeform
Hemiparasitic annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84625-36-5
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Tonic
Soothes Skin
Traditional Use
Used since medieval times in European herbal medicine and folk remedies for eye fatigue, inflammation, and vision support. The plant earned its common name from its historical use in treating eye conditions.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR