Marjoram Oil

Category: Essential Oil

Brief Description: Marjoram Oil is extracted from the flowering tops of the marjoram plant. It has a warm, slightly spicy scent. The cost of Marjoram Oil is around $10-15 per oz, though this can vary.

Benefits: Known for its calming and soothing properties. It can help to reduce skin redness and irritation.

Skin Type Suitability/Concerns: Suitable for all skin types, but particularly beneficial for irritated or sensitive skin.

Target Audience: Ideal for individuals looking for calming, soothing skincare products.

Chemical Composition: Contains terpinen-4-ol, gamma-terpinene, alpha-terpinene, and sabinene.

Physical Aspect: A clear to pale yellow liquid.

Compatibility: Blends well with lavender, rosemary, bergamot, chamomile, cypress, cedarwood, tea tree, and eucalyptus.

Concentration: Generally used at a concentration of 1% or less in cosmetic formulations.

Side Effects/Adverse Reactions: Can cause skin irritation or sensitization in some individuals.

Regulatory Status: Generally recognized as safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations.

Sustainability/Ethical Considerations: Marjoram is a common herb and can be sustainably grown and harvested.

Variants: Sweet and Spanish marjoram oils, which come from different species of marjoram and have slightly different properties.