Ingredient
Rosemary Leaf Extract
INCI name: Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Rosemary Extract
What it is
An extract from the leaves of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), containing phenolic diterpenes such as carnosic acid and rosmarinic acid.
How it works
Its polyphenol content acts as an antioxidant that can help protect a formula from oxidative degradation and provide mild free-radical-scavenging activity on skin.
What it does
Skin conditioning
Antioxidant
Concerns to know
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Contact allergen
Can act as a skin sensitiser for a minority of people; patch test if your skin is reactive.