Olea europaea (Olive) leaf extract

AKA: Olive leaf extract
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean. Derived from leaves of the olive tree (Olea europaea), native to the Mediterranean region and belonging to the Oleaceae family. Extracted from the leaves using solvent extraction methods to isolate the active compounds.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 856)
Not a Skin Irritant
4 studies / 4 not irritating (CIR 856)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 856)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0002–2%
Rinse-off0.0002–0.3%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2023
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR