Patchouli

Patchouli

AKA “Patchouli Oil, Pogostemon cablin”

Essential Oil

Ingredient Facts

Patchouli

AKA: Patchouli Oil, Pogostemon cablin

Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Antioxidant

Fragrance

Skin Conditioner

Essential Oil

Clean

Patchouli is a warm, earthy fragrance derived from Indonesian mint plant leaves. It adds depth and richness to beauty products while delivering a grounding aromatic experience.

CAS #

8014-09-3

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Functions

Fragrance

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

Anti-Inflammatory

Moisturizing

Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day

Strengthens Barrier

Traditional Use

Used for over 1,000 years in Indian, Chinese, and Southeast Asian traditional medicine and perfumery as a grounding, skin-balancing ingredient. Historically valued in Ayurveda for treating oily skin and reducing inflammation, and prized in traditional beauty preparations.