Petroselinum Crispum Seed Extract

Also known as: Parsley Seed Extract

INCI: Petroselinum Crispum Seed Extract | Function: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning | Type: Plant extract (Apiaceae family, parsley)

What Is Petroselinum Crispum Seed Extract?

Extract from parsley seeds — different phytochemical profile from leaf extract, with higher concentrations of essential fatty acids (petroselinic acid, a C18:1 isomer) and lignans. Used for antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.

Key Skin Benefits

+ Antioxidant protection — flavonoids and vitamin C neutralize free radicals
+ Skin conditioning — provides moisturizing and softening benefits
+ Soothing — apigenin has anti-inflammatory properties
+ Traditional herbal use — long history in European herbal medicine

Pros

+ Rich in bioactive flavonoids — apigenin, luteolin
+ Natural vitamin C content supports antioxidant activity
+ Plant-derived — fits natural/botanical product positioning
+ Mild and well-tolerated at cosmetic use levels

Cons

− Essential oil components may cause sensitivity in some users
− Limited large-scale clinical studies on cosmetic benefits
− Chlorophyll can oxidize and change color over time
− Plant variability affects active compound content

Specifications

Property	Value
Usage Areas	Face, Body
Product Type	Leave-On, Rinse-Off
Source	Plant
Natural Level	Natural

Safety Ratings

Metric	Rating
Skin Sensitivity	1/5 (low)
Comedogenic Rating	0-1/5
EWG Score	1/10

Regional Regulatory Limits

Region	Leave-on %	Rinse-off %	Status
EU (CosIng)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
US (CIR/FDA)	No limit	No limit	Allowed — CIR safe as used
Japan (MHLW)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
ASEAN	No limit	No limit	Allowed — follows EU
China (NMPA)	No limit	No limit	Allowed — listed in IECIC

Typical Usage % by Product Type

Product Type	Typical %
Serum / essence	0.1–2%
Cream / lotion	0.1–1%

References

Kreydiyyeh SI et al. (2001) — Diuretic and anti-inflammatory effects of parsley. PMID: 11349896
Zhang H et al. (2006) — Apigenin as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. PMID: 16478744
EU CosIng Database. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/
INCIDecoder. https://incidecoder.com/

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