Petroselinum Sativum (Parsley) Leaf Powder

Also known as: Parsley Leaf Powder

INCI: Petroselinum Sativum (Parsley) Leaf Powder | Function: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning | Type: Plant powder (Apiaceae family, parsley)

What Is Petroselinum Sativum (Parsley) Leaf Powder?

Dried and powdered parsley leaves — used as a natural colorant (green), gentle physical exfoliant, and botanical additive in masks and scrubs. Retains chlorophyll and some antioxidant compounds. Provides mild exfoliation and visual appeal in natural cosmetic formulations.

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 %
Scrub / mask (exfoliant)	1–5%

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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