Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf is a cosmetic ingredient used as 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
Form
Powder
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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.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Strengthens Barrier
Softens and smooths skin
Traditional Use
Used in Mediterranean folk medicine for centuries as a remedy for fever, inflammation, and hypertension. Olive leaf was traditionally brewed as tea for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and applied topically for skin wounds and infections.