Olea europaea (Olive) flower water

AKA: Olive Flower Water
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Plant Oil
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
A byproduct of olive flower processing with traditional use in Mediterranean skincare regimens. Valued in folk medicine for its mild astringent and antioxidant properties in facial waters and toners.
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
Soothing
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