INCI name

ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS EXTRACT

Rosemary extract

An extract of rosemary used as an antimicrobial, refreshing and tonic ingredient.

What it is

Rosmarinus officinalis extract is an extract of the whole plant of rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis. CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial, refreshing and tonic ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, hair lotions, creams, body care products and deodorants.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or the content of individual plant constituents. It is not the same as rosemary leaf oil or rosemary leaf extract, which have their own INCI names.

Functions

Antimicrobial
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
Refreshing
Imparting a pleasant freshness to the skin.
Tonic
Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (27)

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