INCI name

POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL

Patchouli oil

Fragrancereviewed

An essential oil from patchouli leaves.

What it is

Pogostemon cablin oil is distilled from the dried leaves of patchouli. It has a deep, earthy scent and is used as a fragrance component.

Where it is used

Perfumes, fragranced body care and soaps.

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.

Essential oils are mixtures of many substances, including fragrance allergens that may need to be named separately on the label.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (267)

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