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Essential oil of coriander

Commonly known as: Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil (I.N.C.I.), Cultivated Coriander.

Botanical name: Coriandrum sativum.

Extraction process: Distillation by steam stripping.

Family: Apiaceae.

Part of the plant extracted: Seeds.

Location: Near East, Southern Spain, Palestine, Egypt, Greece, Bulgaria.

Flowering: June to August.

Provenance, origin: Eastern Europe.

Phytochemical composition: Linalool, alpha-pinene, citronellol, gamma-terpinene, camphor (borneone), limonene, geranyl acetate, geraniol, beta-myrcene, alpha-terpineol.

Sensorial properties: Appearance: Mobile liquid; Colour: Colourless to pale yellow; Odour: Spicy, characteristic.

Physical characteristics: Density = 0.859 - 0.879; Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and fatty substances.

Benefits: Antioxidant, purifying, toning, emollient.

Concerns: All types of skin and hair.

Details

Usage

Facial care (creams, serums, masks) ; Body care (massage oils, lotions) ; Hair care (detangling balms).

Method of Preservation

Essential oils are sensitive to UV radiation. That's why it is recommended to store them in an amber glass bottle, away from heat.

Contraindications, Usage Precautions

Potentially allergenic. When applied topically, do not use on babies and children under 6 years old, as well as pregnant and/or breastfeeding women. Do not use pure essential oil on the skin or mucous membranes. Essential oils should not be applied to the eyes, the area around the eyes, or inside the ears.

Some natural compounds found in this essential oil may pose an allergy risk for certain sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition (according to the 7th Amendment of the European Directive on cosmetic products (2003/15/EC)): limonene, linalool, geraniol.

As a general rule, always conduct an application test of your preparation, in the crook of your elbow, at least 48 hours before using it.

Find out more

The origins of coriander remain unclear. It is challenging to identify the locations where it grows wild and those where it has recently established itself. In France, coriander appears to have been cultivated since antiquity, according to archaeological excavations. Its essential oil, known for its relaxing properties, is often found in massage oils.