Olea europaea (Olive) branch extract

AKA: Olive Branch Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Extract
Not Clean
Olea Europaea (Olive) Branch Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
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.
Anti-Aging
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Softens and smooths skin
Traditional Use
Part of traditional Mediterranean herbal medicine with purported antioxidant and skin-protective properties. Historically used in regional folk remedies, though documented use is less extensive than olive fruit and leaf.
EWG
4
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-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