Olea europaea (Olive) bud extract
AKA “Olive Bud Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Olea europaea (Olive) bud extract
AKA: Olive Bud Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Plant Oil
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Bud
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8001-25-0 / 84012-27-1
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used in traditional European herbalism, particularly in Mediterranean regions, for its antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties. May have been incorporated into traditional skincare preparations though documented historical use is limited.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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International journal of environmental research and public health, 2022
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR