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Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) extract
AKA “Rosemary Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) extract
AKA: Rosemary Extract
Extract · Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Preservative
Soothing
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Effective at 0.08%
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84604-14-8
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Fights Bacteria
Refreshes Skin
Tones Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Anti-Aging Benefits
Reduces Inflammation
Cools and invigorates
Tightens and tones skin
Traditional Use
Rosemary has been used in Mediterranean medicine and cosmetics for over 2,000 years as an astringent, stimulating, and antioxidant herb. Historically used in skincare tonics and remedies for its purifying and circulation-enhancing properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
4e-05%
0.16%
0%100%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.00004-0.16
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Safety Assessment of <I>Rosmarinus officinalis</I> (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Flower Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Rosemary
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Flower Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Powder
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Carnosic acid-rich rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) leaf extract limits weight gain and improves cholesterol levels and glycaemia in mice on a hig
Ibarra A, Cases J, Roller M, Chiralt-Boix A, Coussaert A et al.
The British journal of nutrition, 2011
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Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel.
Inui S, Katayama I
The Journal of dermatology, 2005
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Influences of added surfactants on the water solubility and antibacterial activity of rosemary extract.
Park S, Mun S, Kim YR
Food science and biotechnology, 2020
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Influences of added surfactants on the water solubility and antibacterial activity of rosemary extract.
Park S, Mun S, Kim YR
Food science and biotechnology, 2020
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR