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Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract

What Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract is & what it does

An oregano extract with antioxidant and purifying properties that helps tone and support clearer-looking skin. It is mildly astringent.

Is Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract safe?

Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, from the oregano plant, is used as a botanical in cosmetics and is generally considered safe at the levels used in skincare. Oregano-derived materials can be potent, so sensitive skin may react, and a patch test is sensible. If you have a specific concern, check with a qualified professional.

What does Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract do in skincare?

It is used as a conditioning botanical, often included for the antioxidant compounds naturally found in oregano leaves. These plant polyphenols give it a supporting role in a formula. In a sunscreen it typically contributes to the botanical profile rather than acting as a UV filter.

Is Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract natural or synthetic?

It is a natural ingredient, obtained from the leaves of the oregano plant, Origanum vulgare. The leaves are processed into an extract for cosmetic use. As a plant-derived material with no animal-sourced components, it is also typically considered suitable for vegan formulas.

Sunscreens with Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract

We rate 14 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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