Olea europaea (Olive) bark extract

AKA: Olive Bark Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Extract
Clean
Olea Europaea (Olive) Bark Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Bark
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8001-25-0
Form
Liquid
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Aging
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Softens and smooths skin
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Mediterranean medicine for its astringent and antioxidant properties. Historical records indicate olive bark was employed in folk remedies for skin conditions and general wellness.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR