Olea europaea (Olive) leaf extract

AKA: Olive leaf extract
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Extract
Clean
Olea europaea (olive) leaf extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming, 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 / 84012-27-1
Form
Liquid
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
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
Traditional Use
Used in Mediterranean traditional medicine for centuries as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant remedy. Applied topically and consumed for skin health, immune support, and to treat various skin conditions.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️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