The leaves of rosemary, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf refers to the leaves of rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, of the mint family (Lamiaceae), used as such rather than as an extract or oil. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
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 show the form in which the leaves are used, for example whole, ground or powdered.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.