An essential oil distilled from sweet marjoram leaves, used as a fragrance and refreshing ingredient.
What it is
Origanum majorana leaf oil is the volatile oil distilled from the leaves of sweet marjoram, Origanum majorana, of the mint family (Lamiaceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance and refreshing ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in body care products, massage products and other scented products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Refreshing
- Imparting a pleasant freshness to the skin.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (6)
- Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil · The Body Shop
- Oils Of Life™ Sleeping Cream · The Body Shop
- Modelujący olejek do ciała Contour Body Treatment Oil · Clarins
- Thalia Marjoram Yağı & Çay Ağacı Yüz Temizleme Jeli · Thalia Natural Beauty
- Crème anti-friction · Aptonia
- Masque Purifiant · Reference