Verbena Officinalis Leaf Extract

Verbena officinalis leaf extract is a botanical extract used mainly for soothing/antioxidant claims, typically at low concentrations, but it contains multiple plant-derived aromatic compounds that can act as irritants or allergens in reactive skin. Clinical patch-testing and real‑world dermatitis reports for botanicals show non-trivial rates of sensitization in eczema-prone individuals, especially with repeated exposure in multi-product routines. Given the risk profile of fragranced/essential-oil-adjacent plant extracts in compromised skin, a moderate irritancy score is the safer, patient-protective assessment. Safety Notes: In mass-market leave-on skincare and shampoos/cleansers, Verbena officinalis leaf extract is frequently used as a minor botanical supporting ingredient or part of a preservative/fragrance-botanical complex at very low levels (down to ~0.0001–0.01%), especially when supplied as a glycerin/propylene glycol extract and added for label story rather than primary efficacy. Mid-range use in toners, lotions, and masks is commonly ~0.05–0.5%, while higher-strength consumer-available “botanical concentrate” serums, essences, and some natural deodorants can reach ~1–5% extract (often within a broader herb complex), with higher levels limited by odor, color, and potential irritation rather than specific global cosmetic regulatory maxima.