A hydrolate of oregano, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Origanum vulgare flower/leaf/stem water is, according to CosIng, the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the flowers, leaves and stems of oregano (wild marjoram), Origanum vulgare, of the mint family (Lamiaceae), a type of hydrolate. CosIng lists it as a fragrance and perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as toners, face mists and other water-based 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 how much of the plant's volatile constituents the water contains.
Functions
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.