Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) leaf powder

AKA: Rosemary Leaf Powder
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Powder is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84604-14-8
Form
Powder
Functions
Masking
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Masks Odor
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
Used in Mediterranean folk medicine and ancient Egyptian cosmetics for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Traditionally applied to skin for circulation and as a preservative in cosmetic formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
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
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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