Olea europaea (Olive) leaf

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AKA: Olive Leaf
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8001-25-0
Form
Powder
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.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Strengthens Barrier
Softens and smooths skin
Traditional Use
Used in Mediterranean folk medicine for centuries as a remedy for fever, inflammation, and hypertension. Olive leaf was traditionally brewed as tea for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and applied topically for skin wounds and infections.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
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