Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract

anti-ageing cleansing antioxidant hydration

overview

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract is a potent source of natural antioxidants for skin. It can have a soothing effect on skin and aids the preservative system of some cosmetic formulas. The leaf extract is typically “de-oiled”, removing the volatile component. Rosemary extract and rosemary oil can be found as ingredients in a wide variety of skin treatments and cosmetics, from simple bar soap to more complex hydrating serums.

benefits

Anti-Aging : Rosemary leaf extract contains antioxidants that help neutralize damaging oxidative molecules before they can cause deeper damage to skin. Soothing : Rosmarinic acid, one of the components in rosemary extract, has a calming effect on skin, giving it utility in products for chronically sensitive or temporarily sensitized skin. Anti-inflammatory : Rosemary’s strong anti-inflammatory properties can benefit the skin in many ways. Not only can the active compounds in rosemary help to soothe inflammation, but they can also help reduce redness. Improve Skin Elasticity : Rosmarinic acid helps boost collagen, which plays a huge role in your skin’s elasticity and firmness, but naturally decreases as we age. Clear Skin and Minimize Blemishes : Rosemary is also a strong astringent, good for cleaning pores and evening out skin tone. Hydrated Skin : Rosemary helps to balance sebum, keeping your skin’s natural oils at their baseline level to achieve hydrated but not overly oily skin. As an antioxidant, rosemary can also help protect skin cells from damage, making it easier for them to maintain their natural levels of hydration. Treat Dry, Itchy Scalp Skin : Rosemary’s skin benefits aren’t only for the skin on your body that you can see. The skin beneath your hair (i.e. your scalp) can also benefit from the herb’s restorative properties.

Skin suitability

NA

concerns

Rosemary extract is much less of a problem for skin than rosemary oil because the extract usually doesn’t contain much, if any, of rosemary oil’s volatile fragrance components.

precautions

NA

source

Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract is from a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region.

CIR

Good

EWG

Good

additional info

Usage levels of Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract range from 0.2≤–5%, depending on formulary goals and whether the plant extract is used on its own or in a blend with ingredients such as glycerin and butylene glycol.