Patchouli
AKA “Patchouli Oil, Pogostemon cablin”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Patchouli
AKA: Patchouli Oil, Pogostemon cablin
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Patchouli is a cosmetic ingredient.
CAS #
8014-09-3
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
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.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR