Rosmarinus officinalis extract (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 84604-14-8

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Rosmarinus officinalis extract (from Rosmarinus: lat. ros (dew) marinus (sea) = sea dew) is the extract of Rosmarinus officinalis (engl. rosemary), an evergreen, intensely fragrant half shrub from the labiate family (Lamiaceae), which reaches a height of 0.5 to 2.0 m. Rosmarinus officinalis is distributed wild in the western and central Mediterranean region.

Rosemary extracts are used in cosmetics (e.g. in cologne):

Rosmarinus officinalis extract the extract from the leaves of the plant has a strengthening effect on skin or hair; furthermore the extract has a refreshing and antimicrobial effect (helps to inhibit the growth of microorganisms on the skin).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer