Plantain Leaf

AKA: Plantain Extract, Plantago major, Common Plantain
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Bulgaria. Derived from the leaves of *Plantago major*, a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. Extracted through solvent infusion or maceration of dried plantain leaves to obtain the active compound concentrate.
Plantain Leaf is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Plant Part
Leaf
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
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EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR