Olea europaea (Olive) flower water

AKA: Olive Flower Water
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Plant Oil
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean. Derived from olive flowers (Olea europaea) of the Oleaceae family, native to Mediterranean regions. Obtained through steam distillation of the flowers to produce a hydrosol.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Flower Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
84012-27-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Anti-Aging
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Fights free radical damage
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2023
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR