Plantago major (Plantain) leaf
AKA “Plantain Leaf”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Plantago major (Plantain) leaf
AKA: Plantain Leaf
Extract · Soothing · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Plantain leaf helps soften and condition hair and skin with natural moisturizing properties. This traditional European plant has been used in beauty routines for centuries.
Family
Plantaginaceae (Plantain family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Annual or perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84929-43-1
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.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Used for over 2,000 years in European, Asian, and indigenous medicine as a wound healer and anti-inflammatory remedy. Traditionally applied topically for cuts, burns, and skin irritation; also used internally in herbal preparations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Soothing
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR