Ingredient glossary
Rosemary Leaf Extract
On your shelf ✓What Rosemary Leaf Extract does for your skin, who it suits, and what to watch for.
INCI: Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract · Also: Rosemary Extract
In short: Rosemary Leaf Extract delivers antioxidant and oxidative stability, suits most skin types, and the evidence behind it is moderate. One thing to know: introduce it gently.
- What it does
- Antioxidant, oxidative stability
- Best for
- Most skin types
- Watch out
- Introduce it gently
- Evidence
- Moderate
The Glow take
Nice to have, and nothing to overthink.
Rosemary Leaf Extract plays a quiet supporting role, rounding out a formula rather than being the reason you buy it.
— Maya
What it does
- antioxidant
- oxidative stability
- antimicrobial
moderate evidenceCarnosic and rosmarinic acid are well characterised antioxidants and the extract is a documented oil stabiliser. Direct skin outcomes rest on small studies. This is the leaf extract, not the essential oil, which is a different ingredient.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- oily
- normal
Approach with care
- very sensitive
- fragrance allergy like
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskModerate
How it fits each skin type
- DrySuits
- CombinationSuits
- OilySuits
- SensitiveTake care
Take extra care if any of these apply to you: fragrance allergy like.
Where it fits in your routine
Plays well with
- tocopherol
- antioxidants
- vitamin c
Rosemary Leaf Extract, answered
Is Rosemary Leaf Extract safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Rosemary Leaf Extract is considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As with anything, if you are unsure it is worth a quick word with your doctor or midwife.
Who should avoid Rosemary Leaf Extract?
Approach Rosemary Leaf Extract with care if any of these apply to you: very sensitive and fragrance allergy like. Its irritation risk is moderate, so introduce it slowly and patch test first.
What concentration of Rosemary Leaf Extract actually works?
Its concentration is rarely printed on the label, so use the ingredient list as your clue: near the top third it is likely doing real work, near the bottom it is more of a sprinkle.
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