Characteristics
- INCI
- Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
- Ru.
- Olive Leaf
- CAS
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8001-25-0, 84012-27-1
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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232-277-0
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- perfuming, skin conditioning
Who it's for
Description
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract is an extract made from the leaves of the olive tree, not the fruit or oil. It’s valued in skincare for its antioxidant compounds, especially polyphenols, which help defend formulas and skin from everyday environmental stressors. In products, it’s often used to support a more balanced, comfortable-looking complexion and to add a botanical “protective” feel to the formula.
For skin, this ingredient is commonly included in products aimed at soothing, antioxidant support, and helping skin look less dull. It may be a nice fit for people with normal, combination, or oily skin who want lightweight plant-based support. In hair care, it can appear in scalp or conditioning products where it contributes a refreshed, cared-for feel and helps round out a formula with botanical antioxidants.
Caveat: like many plant extracts, it can be a good option for many people, but anyone with very reactive skin or known sensitivity to botanical ingredients should patch test new products. Its benefits depend a lot on the overall formula and concentration, so it’s best thought of as a supportive ingredient rather than a stand-alone treatment.
Products with Olea Europaea Leaf Extract (1 382 total)
Most often found in Davroe products (21 items)
