Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) flower/leaf/stem extract
AKA “Rosemary Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) flower/leaf/stem extract
AKA: Rosemary Extract
Extract · Fragrance · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84604-14-8
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Aging
Addresses signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness
Antioxidant
Protects skin from free radical damage caused by UV, pollution, and stress
Anti-Inflammatory
Traditional Use
A comprehensive botanical extract combining traditionally valued parts of rosemary plant, which has been used in European folk medicine and cosmetics for centuries as a skin tonic and circulation stimulant.
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
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Safety Assessment of <I>Rosmarinus officinalis</I> (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Flower Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Rosemary
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Flower Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Powder
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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
Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel.
Inui S, Katayama I
The Journal of dermatology, 2005
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
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
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR