Plantago major (Plantain) leaf
AKA: Greater plantain, Plantain Leaf
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Plantago Major [Plantain] Leaf is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Plantaginaceae (Plantain family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Annual or perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84929-43-1
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Used for over 2,000 years in European, Asian, and indigenous medicine as a wound healer and anti-inflammatory remedy. Traditionally applied topically for cuts, burns, and skin irritation; also used internally in herbal preparations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️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